Unclaimed Bodies Rot at SKMCH Muzaffarpur; HR Commission Probes Negligence

• SKMCH (Muzaffarpur) faces serious allegations regarding negligence in the cremation of unclaimed bodies.
• Unclaimed bodies are reportedly left for 20-30 days, causing decomposition and foul smell due to delayed cremation.
• The hospital's deep freezer, crucial for preserving bodies, has been non-functional for years.
• Advocate S.K. Jha filed petitions with the National and Bihar State Human Rights Commissions, citing human rights violations.
• Demands include investigation, action against officials, freezer repair/replacement, and timely, respectful cremation of unclaimed bodies.

Why It Matters: SKMCH's mishandling of unclaimed bodies violates human rights and poses health risks.