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The Centre directed Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on Sunday to prevent dumping of dead bodies in the Ganga and its tributaries, and focus on their safe disposal and a dignified cremation after corpses were seen floating in these rivers following a spurt in the number of coronavirus cases.
At a review meeting conducted on May 15-16, the Centre said dumping of dead bodies and partially burnt or decomposed corpses in the Ganga and its tributaries has recently been reported, which is “most undesirable and alarming”.
“Namami Gange directs states to prevent dumping of dead bodies in the Ganga and focus on their safe disposal and providing support for ensuring dignified cremation,” the Jal Shakti Ministry said.
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People living near the banks of the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have been witnessing a ghastly sight of dead bodies washing up on the river bank. According to a report, over 2,000 bodies in various UP districts were found to be hastily buried or abandoned along the banks of the holy river. This have sparked fears about the scale of the COVID-19 crisis in the country, especially in rural areas. Authorities believe the relatives of those who succumbed to the virus, may not have been able to find space for the last rites.
Terming it undesirable and alarming , the Centre has directed the state governments to prevent dumping of dead bodies in Ganga and focus on their safe disposal. The country is facing an extraordinary situation wherein a number of COVID-19 cases and consequential deaths have been on the rise in many States and UTs in the recent past. Dumping of dead bodies/ partially burnt or decomposed corpses in the river Ganga and its tributaries have recently been
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