As per protocol governing the burial of those infected by COVID-19, only four persons could be present. The Home Ministry too had capped gatherings at funeral to 20 persons to prevent the spread of the pandemic. “Usually, four workers bury the mortal remains of a COVID-19 positive person. However, all the preparations went in vain when a few hundred supporters gathered near the burial ground compromising physical distancing norms. Many of them including DMK MLA B. Ranganathan and mediapersons entered the burial ground.

Source: The Hindu June 10, 2020 19:33 UTC