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

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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

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