{
  "id": 7338167,
  "title": "No Shelter Even For Last Rites! Two Cremations Held Under Tarpaulin Amid Heavy Rain In MP's Udaigarh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/no-shelter-even-for-last-rites-two-cremations-held-under-tarpaulin",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T14:32:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/no-shelter-even-for-last-rites-two-cremations-held-under-tarpaulin-amid-heavy-rain-in-mps-udaigarh"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Udaigarh in Madhya Pradesh witnessed an unfortunate incident where the last rites of two individuals were conducted under a plastic tarpaulin during heavy rain in Ambi village on Monday. The deceased, Sanju (13) and Bhuri, succumbed to snake bite and illness respectively. Villagers recounted how rain forced them to arrange the tarpaulin to continue the funeral rites. Social media circulated a video depicting the somber scene. Mohabbat, Lal Singh, and Arjun, local villagers, highlighted the dire conditions of the cremation ground, noting its lack of a solid foundation and inadequate access road. They lamented the absence of proper facilities, particularly during the monsoon season, when locals had to resort to makeshift shelters. Despite repeated complaints to the Panchayat and public representatives, a lasting solution remains elusive. The villagers earnestly request improved and rain-resistant facilities. Maya Baria, CEO of Udaigarh district panchayat, confirmed the government's plan to allocate one cremation ground per village. However, Ambi already boasts one under the plan. Panchayat Secretary Shankar Mujalda explained that villagers often opt for cremation within their villages or other locations due to customary practices. A shed has been erected at the Ambi cremation ground, but its efficacy during heavy downpours remains questionable.",
  "summary": "Udaigarh (Madhya Pradesh): The last rites of two people were performed under a plastic tarpaulin amid heavy rain in Ambi village under Udaigarh district on Monday. The incident brought renewed attention to the lack of adequate facilities at cremation grounds in Ambi and Charvi villages. The deceased were identified as Sanju (13), son of Kalu, and Bhuri, son of Dinu. According to villagers, Sanju…",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}