This story is from July 20, 2020

First crematorium only for Covid patients at Gujarat's Bharuch

The district administration has set up temporary crematorium for Covid-19 victims after it met with strong opposition from people residing near the crematoriums at Bharuch, Ankleshwar and Borbhatha.
First crematorium only for Covid patients at Gujarat's Bharuch
All these cremation grounds are surrounded by residential areas
BHARUCH: The district administration has set up temporary crematorium for Covid-19 victims after it met with strong opposition from people residing near the crematoriums at Bharuch, Ankleshwar and Borbhatha.
All these cremation grounds are surrounded by residential areas. While the trustees agreed to allow cremation of Covid bodies, residents turned up in huge numbers to stop a hearse carrying Covid victim’s body.

Talking to media, district collector Dr M D Modiya said, “We are setting up a temporary crematorium near Golden Bridge on the banks of River Narmada, in a remote location not near any residential area.”
The Bharuch Nagarpalika identified a team of four persons who will be equipped with PPE kits to cremate the bodies. The Shantidham Rotary Smashan Gruh with Ankleshwar Nagarpalika will provide wood or bear entire cost for cremation of the bodies, said Bhupendra Shah, convener, of the crematorium.
Fifteen people have succumbed to the virus in the district till date since March. The district has 244 active cases till Sunday.
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