9 months ago
Unclaimed Body Transferred in Garbage Truck
In Phagwara, Punjab, an unclaimed body was taken from the hospital to the cremation ground in a garbage truck.
This was recorded on video and shared online, causing shock and concern among locals and media.
Unclaimed body found in Civil Hospital, Phagwara
Body transported to cremation ground in municipal garbage collection vehicle
Incident was recorded on video and shared on social media
No official statement on the matter yet
Local residents and media express shock and concern
- Who
- An unclaimed body and the municipal corporation of Phagwara
- What
- Transported the body in a garbage collection vehicle
- Where
- Phagwara, Punjab
- When
- November 19
- Why
- The reason behind this action is not clear
Local Residents & Media
Municipal Corporation
Transportation Method
Local Residents & Media
Shocked and concerned about the use of a garbage truck
Municipal Corporation
No official statement yet
Key facts
- Location
- Phagwara, Punjab
- Date
- November 19
- Vehicle Used
- Municipal garbage collection vehicle
Quotes
Dr Akshita Gupta
Municipal Commissioner of Phagwara
“The department has already taken notice of this grave negligence and action is being initiated against those responsible.”
theprint.in
Sources
Anonymous sources within the government
“The government has suspended a sanitary inspector in connection with the incident.”
theprint.in
The driver of the vehicle
Driver of the municipal garbage vehicle
“It was a routine practice.”
theprint.in
