Archive · 18 Sep 2025
NHRC Issues Notice Over Unclaimed Bodies in Raipur Hospital
Imagine a hospital with many dead bodies that no one has claimed.
The government needs to make sure these bodies are treated with respect, even after they die.
The NHRC, which is like a group that protects human rights, is concerned about this situation in Raipur, India.
They heard that the bodies are piling up in the hospital mortuary and there isn't a place for proper last rites.
The NHRC believes everyone deserves a dignified farewell, and they've asked the government to explain why this is happening and what they plan to do about it.
There was land allocated for the last rites a few years ago, but it hasn't been used.
The NHRC wants the government to take action.
NHRC issued a notice to the Chhattisgarh government.
The notice concerns unclaimed dead bodies in Raipur District Hospital.
NHRC is acting due to a media report about the issue.
The commission cited potential human rights violations.
A detailed report is requested from the state government.
- Who
- NHRC and Chhattisgarh Government
- What
- NHRC issued a notice regarding unclaimed bodies in a Raipur hospital.
- When
- September 18 (notice issued)
- Where
- Raipur District Hospital, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Alleged violation of human rights and lack of dignified last rites.
- Organization
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
- Location
- Raipur District Hospital, Chhattisgarh
- Issue
- Unclaimed dead bodies in mortuary
- Action
- NHRC issued notice to Chhattisgarh govt.
- Alleged Problem
- Lack of space for last rites