Times of India

Dead denied dignity: Man’s body ‘floated’ on tied drums through Rewa floodwaters

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Villagers in Rouli, Rewa district, used drums to create a raft for a deceased person. The body was transported from the hospital to the home across floodwaters. This incident has led to accusations of insensitivity against the local panchayat.

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