Majhi on August 24 had said he carried his wife’s body on shoulder and walked 10 km after the hospital authorities refused to provide any assistance to transport the body. (Source: Express Photo) Majhi on August 24 had said he carried his wife’s body on shoulder and walked 10 km after the hospital authorities refused to provide any assistance to transport the body. (Source: Express Photo)Rejecting allegation that Dana Majhi was denied a hearse by the authorities forcing him to carry his wife’s body on his shoulder for 10 km last month, Odisha government today told the Assembly he had never sought any help before leaving Bhawanipatna district headquarters hospital. The doctor also told me from behind the door to take away the body,” Dana Majhi had told reporters. However, the minister said the hospital authorities came to know about the incident next day at 9 AM (on August 24) when the doctor came on ward visit.

Source: Indian Express September 23, 2016 11:33 UTC