We went to the Ratangarh village panchayat to arrange for logs for the cremation. Jagdeesh's family and some friends spent three hours gathering plastic bags, paper and wood. He helped us collect scattered wooden blocks and other items with which we cremated her," said Jagdeesh. "As soon as I got the information, I asked the SDM to provide logs to the family to cremate the woman. Notices have been served on the authorities responsible," Shrivastava said.The corporator said the panchayat should not have turned away a bereaved man.

Source: Times of India September 04, 2016 19:40 UTC