PNG-based crematorium functional in Faridabad

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Updated At : 01:14 PM May 16, 2021 IST

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Faridabad, May 15

The third PNG-based crematorium has been made functional near Tigaon village here.

Transport Minister Mool Chand Sharma said it had been built at a cost of Rs 70 lakh and would enable cremation in a better and safe manner.

Sources said some of the wood-operated crematoriums had been faced a shortage of space as well as wood in view of a surge in Covid fatalities. Several bereaved families were forced to perform the cremation of Covid victims in the parking area of a crematorium of the NIT last month, which led to a protest among local residents.

An MC employee said the average number of cremations in the city had been between 35 and 45, but official figures were less.

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