Despite proposals,children’s burial ground in sorry state

Proposals have often been mooted by the civic body to improve the situation of the burial ground. However,no work was undertaken. There have been instances in the past when stray animals entered the burial ground and dug up the graves of the children. The bodies are now buried a few feet deeper. Area councillor Subhash Chawla said that he has discussed the issue with the Mayor and steps will be taken soon. “There is a need to construct a boundary wall as the burial ground is open from three sides and is very isolated. Keeping in view Tuesday’s incident,a security guard needs to be hired. The burial ground is surrounded by forest land and permission will be required from the Administration for constructing the boundary wall,” he said.

There had been complaints earlier by parents who went to bury their children,about the growth of weeds in the burial ground. Due to this it was difficult for them to enter the area. Also there had been instances when while digging a grave,an older grave was disturbed.

A day after 5-month-old Ishika’s body was dug out of her grave and found partially burnt,the police have questioned around ten people to find a lead in the case.