Civil society led protests across N&E demanding burial rights of COVID-19 victims

News

Civil society led protests were staged across North and Eastern provinces yesterday urging the government to recognize the Muslim burial rights of the COVID-19 victims.

The protests, organized by local civil society collectives demanded that government should allow the Muslim burial of COVID-19 victims.

Over fifteen COVID-19 victims of Islamic faith have been cremated despite their relatives opposing the move since it is against their religious beliefs.

Mannar Civil Society Collective staged a protest yesterday along with lawyers of local Bar to allow burial practices for the COVID-19 victims. Pix by N. Lohathayalan

Comments

Still No Comments Posted.

Leave Comments

Most Reviews

December 26, 2025

- 233 - 0

Douglas Devananda arrested

Former Minister and leader of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) Douglas Devenanada was arrested by the Criminal investigation Department (CID) today.