Beed Activists Flag Encroachment At Hindu Crematorium
Beed: The existence of a Hindu crematorium adjacent to the Bindusara riverbed at Sant Savata Mali Chowk on Mondha Road has come under threat due to alleged encroachment. Local activists have accused the Beed Municipal Council of failing to protect the crematorium premises and prevent unauthorised occupation of the riverbed and surrounding land. RTI activist Dr Ganesh Dhawale and social activist…
Beed's Hindu crematorium near the Bindusara riverbed on Mondha Road faces threats of encroachment, according to local activists. Beed Municipal Council is accused of not protecting the crematorium, leading to unauthorized occupation of the riverbed and surrounding land. Activists Dr Ganesh Dhawale and Ramnath Khod submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Ministers, and the District Collector, demanding an immediate land survey, verification of official records, and removal of unauthorized occupants.
They warned of an agitation if the administration fails to act. The crematorium was built in 2005-06 with local area development funds, but activists allege the municipal council neglected maintenance, allowing it to become overgrown. A July 8, 2025 notice from the Chief Officer of the Beed Municipal Council demanded restoration of the original signage and removal of an unauthorized dirt road.
Despite the signage being removed, the road remains in use. Activists request a joint land measurement based on revenue records and removal of unauthorized structures, also seeking action against officials for their alleged negligence.
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