A day after the State Government issued guidelines for Unlock 4 during the month of September, the Puri district administration on Tuesday extended restrictions on cremation of the deceased from other districts and States at the Swargadwar here till September 30.
In an order, Puri Collector Balwant Singh stated that the restrictions on observance of the last funeral rites of the deceased belonging to other districts and States at the Swargadwar would remain in force till September-end in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. Besides, immersion of ashes at Mahodadhi (sea) has been restricted till the end of the month.
“However, persons within Puri district coming to perform the last rites of the deceased belonging to their families at Swargadwar and immersion of ashes at Mahodadhi are allowed to perform the rituals with strict observance of the Covid-19 regulations, 2020,” the order stated.
Besides, all Tehsildars-cum-Incident Commanders along with the IICs of the respective police stations were asked to restrict movement of vehicles carrying corpse from other districts and States to the Swargadwar in their respective jurisdictions.
The Puri Municipality Executive Officer was instructed to keep a close surveillance and ensure strict implementation of the order.