Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Apr 25: Mangaluru (north) MLA Dr Y Bharath Shetty, has claimed that there was false information in the social media about the cremation of the mortal remains of the woman who died of coronavirus infection. "A systematic attempt to spread malicious propaganda is being made in this respect," he explained.

Dr Shetty said that the district administration had already taken away the woman's body. He dismissed the notion that it was kept at Pachanady graveyard. "When a large number of people gathered there to oppose the funeral, I tried to educate them by providing information. The spot was changed after it was felt that it can result in problems if the situation goes out of control. I did not oppose it. As a doctor, I cannot even think of such a thing. But, there is a need to effectively convey information to the people living in the rural belts that conducting funerals of such bodies will not have any adverse effect on anyone. The district administration will take pre-emptive steps to ensure that such things do not recur," he stated.

Dr Y Bharath Shetty

"At a time when the entire family of the coronavirus victims had to stay away and could not participate in the funeral, it is our duty to emotionally consider these things apart from showing humanitarian support. I do not wish to indulge in politics under such trying circumstances," he explained.

MLA Vedavyas Kamath, said that the funeral was opposed by people because of the wrong notions. He asked everyone to understand the reality and show humanity. He advised people to discard of the belief that cremation of the body spreads the virus in the environment. "When they get wrong information, the people should stay firm and have patience and control over emotions. The district administration takes all possible measures like spraying of disinfectants wherever graveyards are located. The legislators from the district have been trying our best to ensure that the district become coronavirus-free by joining hands with the district administration," he added. He also pleaded with the people not to get influenced by misinformation.