Unfortunate: Woman donates body of deceased son, no money to perform last rites
Bastar (Chhattisgarh): A woman from Chhattisgarh's Bastar donated her deceased son's body to Jagdalpur Medical College, as she had no money to transport his mortal remains back to the village or to perform the last rites.
Sister-in-law of the deceased said no one came to help the family.
"We are very poor and will not be able to do anything by taking a dead body. A person at the hospital suggested us to donate the body," she told ANI.
The in-charge of the medical college mortuary, Mangal Singh also claimed that the family was very poor and that he had "asked them to donate the body to the medical college if they want."
According to reports, the deceased, Baaman, was hit by an unidentified vehicle on February 12.
He was taken to a hospital immediately but could not be saved.
He passed away on February 15.
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.