New Delhi, May 2 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition seeking a judicial probe into the Pahalgam terror attack, saying such a move would demoralise the forces. Blasting the petitioners, the Supreme Court said the "sensitivity" of the issue should have been looked into before filing such a plea.

"Be responsible before filing such PILs. You have some duty towards your country also. This is the crucial hour when every Indian has joined hands to fight terrorism. Don't demoralise the forces. Look at the sensitivity of the issue," Justice Surya Kant said.

The petition sought the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the attack by Pakistan-based terrorists in Pahalgam's Baisaran valley that left 26 dead....