In a first, heavy rains force cremation on tyres in Kota

Two incidents have been reported in the Ramganj Mandi area of Kota, where the deceased could not get a crematorium for the funeral. In one case, due to obstructions on the way, the funeral was carried out using tyres and rubber tubes along with petrol and other flammable substances. In the second case, in Rampuria village of Salavat Panchayat, similar thing happened. The last rites of the deceased were performed using tyres on the farm near his house.

According to the information, there is no tin shade at the crematorium site in Rampriya village. Due to rain, the way of going to the cremation ground is completely damaged. It is also difficult to carry out the last journey of a deceased through this path. The funeral of the deceased could not take place for two days due to heavy rains.

The kinsmen kept on waiting sitting around the dead body till morning and finally decided to cremate the dead body on their own farm. In another case like this, the body of the 45-year-old deceased Lal Chand Meena of Devlii Khurd Panchayat was kept for two days.

The villagers have alleged that even after making Sarpanch Anjali Verma aware of the problem, nothing was done in this regard. The way to reach the crematorium is also damaged and is very difficult to pass through during rains.

With regard to these two matters, the Finance Commission has taken them seriously and has demanded a complete report on the matter from the Development Officer of the District Council. The Finance Commission has also asked about the details of money issued by the government, Finance Commission and Panchayati Raj Department not being utilized for community work.