PIL in HC seeks action against officials for Kumbh stampede

Prayagraj: A PIL has been filed before the Allahabad HC seeking action against the officials and authorities responsible for the stampede that occurred in Prayagraj on Jan 29.
The PIL, filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, has also sought for a direction to the UP govt to submit a comprehensive status report on the incident and to release the number of human casualties resulting from the stampede.
The PIL, which has been filed in the registry of the high court, is likely to be taken up by the court soon.
The petitioner moved the HC days after the Supreme Court refused to entertain his PIL plea seeking action against UP state officials for the stampede. The apex court had instead asked him to approach the Allahabad HC.
In his PIL, the petitioner has also sought the forming of a five-member expert committee, chaired by a former Supreme Court judge, to develop and implement guidelines and suggestions to prevent such tragic incidents from occurring at large gatherings. Additionally, the PIL has also sought for a direction to the Union govt to coordinate with all states to work collectively for the safe and secure visit of devotees at Maha Kumbh.