Bodies of suspected COVID victims spotted in Ganga
The Hindu
Villagers in Bihar point to high cost of cremation, forcing the poor to discard remains in the river
Videos of several bodies of suspected COVID-19 victims seen floating in the Ganga at Chausa village of Buxar district in Bihar have gone viral on social media, sparking outrage and shock. The residents of the village have demanded deployment of an official at the cremation ground and inquiry. Chausa is about 10 kms from headquarters of the border district of Buxar, adjoining eastern Uttar Pradesh.More Related News

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