Covid: Dead bodies in Chhattisgarh allegedly taken in garbage van to crematorium

Bodies of four COVID-19 patients were allegedly taken in a Nagar Panchayat's garbage van for cremation on Wednesday in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district.

Four COVID-19 patients died in the Dongargaon block of Rajnandgaon district allegedly due to the non-availability of oxygen while under treatment.

According to Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO), Dr Mithilesh Chaudhary, three patients died at a COVID Care Centre while the fourth died at a Community Health Centre.

"As far the vehicle is concerned, it is up to Nagar Panchayat to make such arrangements and take the bodies for cremation," said CMHO.

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