Patna, 3rd May 2021: After the death of Corona-infected patients, their last rites are being performed at three cremation ghats at government expense in Patna. But the administration has received complaints that agents have become active at the ghats and are collecting arbitrary money from the people. The District Magistrate (DM) has formed a team to conduct a raid on them.

DM Dr Chandrashekhar Singh said that according to media reports these days brokers have become active at the crematorium. For this reason, a team has been formed under the leadership of Patna Sadar BDO, including the officials of the electricity department and the municipal corporation. These officers will conduct surprise raids and nab such brokers who are charging arbitrary money from the people.

He said that the last rites are being performed at Bansighat, Gulbi Ghat and Khajekalan Ghat, but some brokers are tricking people into paying money.