The Supreme Court of India referred a plea regarding safety measures for pilgrims to the Allahabad High Court following a deadly stampede at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, where at least 30 died and 60 were injured. Chief justice Sanjiv Khanna noted a judicial inquiry is already underway.
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