Bongaon Commotion: Body Returned from Crematorium Over Bangladesh Permit Snag

• Shefali Biswas (60), a Bangladeshi citizen, died in North 24 Parganas while undergoing cancer treatment.
• Her body was brought to Bongaon sub-divisional crematorium for last rites.
• Crematorium authorities refused cremation, citing the absence of permission from the Bangladesh High Commission.
• Cremation of foreign nationals requires special permission and documents from their respective High Commissions.
• The body was returned home, and the family will now seek the necessary legal formalities and High Commission's permit.

Why It Matters: Cremation of a Bangladeshi citizen's body in Bongaon halted due to lack of High Commission permit.