Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Flooding Forces Body Transport on Raft in Ghatal, Sparks Controversy
A woman in Ghatal, West Bengal, passed away, but due to flooding, they couldn't take her to the crematorium in a normal way.
Instead, they used a raft made of banana trees.
Her husband is a local politician.
Some people are upset, saying the government hasn't improved the area's roads and other important things, while others feel it shows how slow improvements are.
A deceased woman's body was transported to a crematorium on a raft due to severe flooding in Ghatal.
The deceased was Manasa Chowdhury, wife of a local TMC leader, Kanhaiyalal Chaudhary.
The incident occurred in the Banvasi Ghatal area of West Bengal's West Medinipur district.
Severe waterlogging prevented conventional transportation methods.
The video has triggered political debate and criticism of infrastructure development.
- Who
- Manasa Chowdhury, her family, and residents of Ghatal.
- What
- The body of Manasa Chowdhury was transported to a crematorium on a makeshift raft due to flooding.
- When
- The incident occurred on a Sunday.
- Where
- Banvasi Ghatal area, West Bengal, India.
- Why
- Severe waterlogging caused by flooding prevented standard transportation.
Current Infrastructure
Future Planning
Infrastructure Development
Current Infrastructure
Criticism of lack of infrastructure development in Ghatal.
Future Planning
N/A
- Location
- Ghatal, West Bengal
- Deceased
- Manasa Chowdhury
- Husband
- Kanhaiyalal Chaudhary
- Husband's Affiliation
- TMC leader and former councillor
- Reason for Raft
- Severe Waterlogging
