{
  "id": 8282094,
  "title": "Thane Pet Crematorium Under Scanner After Allegations Of Unregistered Animal Cremations, Safety Lapses And Hygiene Concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/thane-pet-crematorium-under-scanner-after-allegations-of-unregistered",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T17:13:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/thane-pet-crematorium-under-scanner-after-allegations-of-unregistered-animal-cremations-safety-lapses-and-hygiene-concerns"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Thane: The establishment of Maharashtra’s first gas-based pet crematorium in Majiwada, Thane—inaugurated last year by Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik—was initially hailed as a landmark relief for Thanekars and pet owners from neighboring cities seeking a dignified farewell for their animals. However, serious operational lapses and public health concerns have now come to light following on-site…",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}