Just like the first wave of the pandemic, the second wave has also witnessed many acts of kindness, which has not only helped those in need, but has also ensured better dealing with the situation. One such group of people from two NGOs has been performing the last rites of unclaimed bodies piling up at mortuaries of government hospitals. Since May 1 till now they have cremated 35 bodies by following the rituals of their respective religious faiths.

Founded by former journalist Iqbal Mamdani, Mamdani Health and Education Trust along with the members of Just Smile Foundation performed the last rites of seven bodies at Malvani Muslim Kabrastaan (two) and Malvani Hindu Ashmashan Bhumi (5) on Saturday. Last year the same group cremated over 1,300 such bodies.