Pune EXCLUSIVE: Katkari Community Faces Cremation Hurdles Due To Lack Of Documents (VIDEO CLIP)|FPJ Photo
Datta Baban Jadhav, 65, coming from the Katkari neighborhood, passed away on March 25 around 6pm as a result of an alcohol overdose. However, his body was just cremated the complying with day at 2pm. For over 18 hours, his body lay on the roads of Khadakwalsla inPune The loved ones were incapable to execute the last ceremonies as a result of an absence of essential files. They declared that when they came close to authorities for a ‘smashan dakhla’ (cremation certification), they were requested for standard files like an Aadhar card, which they might not supply as the neighborhood does not have them.
Speaking to The Free Press Journal, Gangu Datta Jadav, partner of the departed, stated, “My husband was an alcoholic. On Monday evening, after dinner, he drank alcohol and went to slept, but later when we checked, he was passed away. Afterwards, we struggled to perform the last rites as no one was ready to give us the materials required for cremation. The officials asked us for documents, but we are poor and don’t know how to obtain the documents.”
Sudam Kisan Pawar, the brother-in-law of the departed, included, “We faced great difficulty creamting the body. The crematorium officials asked for a ‘smashan dakhla’, which we could not provide because when we went to get it, they asked for an Aadhar card, which we don’t have. After trying everything, we finally contacted a journalist who made a few calls to senior officials. With his help, the police arrived, and the cremation could finally take place. We request the authorities to provide us with all the required documents.”
Meanwhile, talking with this paper, Kiran Survase, tahsildar, Haveli taluka, stated that the household was enabled to wage the cremation after hearing their troubles. “This is not our failure; we organise camps to provide documents. These people had gone to Karnataka and have recently returned, which is why they lack documents. The authorities are performing their duties—cremation cannot be performed without a ‘smashan dakhla’, so we can’t really blame anyone. These people do not have documents, and hence, the delay was caused.”
“A week ago, a camp was held to begin the documentation process for the Katkari community, and basic documents were provided to them. Another camp is scheduled, and within a month, every individual from the community will have the necessary documents,” he included.
Last month, The Free Press Journal released a record highlighting the difficulties encountered by the Katkari neighborhood as a result of the absence of crucial files. The record had an effect, triggering the Pune area collection agency to straight authorities to establish camps in locations with a substantial Katkari populace, specifically those staying near the NDA.
According to the information shared by the authorities, the authorities have actually up until now dealt with 491 files, consisting of modifications and brand-new issuances.
