Body of COVID-19 victim carried to crematorium in garbage vehicle; H.P. CM orders probe
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Talking to media in Shimla on Thursday, the CM said he has asked Solan Deputy Commissioner K. C. Chaman to look into the matter and submit a report.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur ordered an inquiry into claims that the body of a victim was carried to the crematorium in a garbage lifting vehicle in Solan district. Talking to media in Shimla on Thursday, the CM said he has asked Solan Deputy Commissioner K. C. Chaman to look into the matter and submit a report. The matter came to the fore after Krishan Tinku told reporters that his brother’s body was handed over to them after 24 hours of death at ESI Baddi hospital.More Related News
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