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Ludhiana shocker: Family alleges hospital sold mother's body from mortuary

When confronted, hospital administration offered no explanation. Family alleges staff sold the corpse.

A grieving family has leveled explosive allegations against Civil Hospital authorities, claiming Jasbir Kaur's body, kept in the morgue since her death on December 19, vanished and allegedly was secretly sold after two days.

Timeline of the incident

Jasbir Kaur passed away on December 19; her two sons, living abroad, needed 2-3 days to return from Canada. The family stored the body in the hospital morgue. On Monday morning, son Balwinder Singh arrived from Canada and informed relatives for cremation by afternoon. Upon reaching the morgue, the fridge was empty, no trace of Jasbir Kaur's body.

Hospital's silence sparks outrage

When confronted, hospital administration offered no explanation. Family alleges staff sold the corpse; reports claim unknown persons conducted last rites, immersed ashes in water, without family consent. Balwinder Singh directly accused: “Hospital has sold my mother’s body.” Police informed; investigation underway.

Police probe underway

Ludhiana police registered complaint; sources confirm CCTV footage, morgue registry under scrutiny. Hospital yet to issue statement. Family demands immediate inquiry into body trafficking claims, last rites verification. Development expected as probe deepens.

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