Dead denied dignity: Man’s body ‘floated’ on tied drums through Rewa floodwaters
Villagers in Rouli, Rewa district, used drums to create a raft for a deceased person. The body was transported from the hospital to the home across floodwaters. This incident has led to accusations of insensitivity against the local panchayat. Officials have denied these allegations and stated boats were arranged. A video of the event surfaced online, causing public outrage and calls for an…
In a disturbing incident in Rewa district, a man's body had to be transported through floodwaters using tied drums to ensure he received a dignified last journey. Motilal Tiwari, a 55-year-old resident of Rouli village, passed away at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Rewa due to prolonged illness. However, the road to his residence was blocked by floodwaters, necessitating a creative and insensitive solution.
Villagers had to tie multiple drums together to create a makeshift raft, placing the deceased's body on it to navigate the turbulent waters and reach their destination. The unusual scene was captured on video and circulated on social media, sparking outrage and allegations of insensitivity against the local panchayat.
Rouli panchayat official Vivek Tiwari vehemently denied the accusations, stating that three boats had already been deployed for the village. He claimed that another boat was arranged upon receiving information about the death. Vivek accused the deceased's kin of making videos after dragging the body on drums, attempting to defame the panchayat. The incident has further highlighted the devastating impact of floods, which not only threaten lives but also strip even the deceased of their basic dignity.
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