Sadhana Amte cremated at Anandvan

The mortal remains of Sadhana Amte, wife of one of the country's most respected social worker Baba Amte, were laid to rest in Anandvan at Warora in the district in the presence of hundreds of inmates of Anandvan, political leaders and other prominent personalities on Sunday afternoon.

She was cremated at Shradhavan located on the premises of Anandvan.

Sandhana Amte died on Saturday at Anandvan ashram at the age of 85 following prolonged illness.

Hundreds of followers thronged Anandvan to catch her last glimpse.

Guardian minister of the district, Sanjay Deotale placed a wreath on the mortal remains. Dr Vikas Amte, Dr Prakash Amte and other members and closed ones of the Amte family were present.

State president of BJP Sudhir Mungantiwar, social workers Dr Abhay Bang and Dr Rani Bang were some of those who came to pay their last tributes.