Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Woman's Body Gnawed by Insects in Jhansi Mortuary
A young woman named Kranti Devi died after allegedly consuming poison.
Her body was kept in a mortuary at a medical college.
When her family went to take the body, they found that insects had eaten parts of her eye and ear.
This was very upsetting for the family.
The authorities have started an investigation and have taken action against some of the mortuary staff.
They are also making sure that the mortuary is properly maintained in the future.
Kranti Devi's body was found with insect bite marks near her eyes and ears in the mortuary.
Her family alleged negligence and improper maintenance of the mortuary.
One mortuary employee was terminated, another suspended, and a third issued a show-cause notice.
A detailed inquiry is underway to investigate the incident.
Authorities assured greater sensitivity and proper maintenance of the mortuary in the future.
- Who
- Kranti Devi, a 26-year-old woman from Sarvo village, Gurusarai area
- What
- Her body was found gnawed by insects in the mortuary
- When
- The incident was discovered on Sunday, after she died on November 28
- Where
- Jhansi Medical College Mortuary
- Why
- Alleged negligence and improper maintenance of the mortuary
- Victim's Name
- Kranti Devi
- Age
- 26
- Location
- Jhansi Medical College Mortuary
- Date of Incident
- November 28
- Action Taken
- One employee terminated, one suspended, one issued show-cause notice
- Inquiry Status
- Underway
- Cause of Death
- Alleged poisoning
