Updated On: 21 January, 2025 11:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer
Parents forced to bury children over existing graves as burial space runs out; residents of Ulhasnagar demand urgent civic action to tackle issue

The Venus cemetery was rarely used in the past. Pic/Navneet Barhate
The lack of burial space for children has become a pressing concern for residents of Ulhasnagar. Previously, bodies were buried at the cemeteries in Camp 4 and Camp 5. However, as these facilities ran out of space, residents turned to a cemetery in the Venus area. Despite sufficient available space, this cemetery remains underutilised due to poor maintenance and lack of cleanliness.
In order to address the issue, advocate Prashant Chandanshiv has written to Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation’s (ULMC) Additional Commissioner, Kishore Gavas, urging immediate intervention. The Venus cemetery was rarely used in the past, as residents preferred the Camp 4 and Camp 5 facilities. However, with these locations fully occupied, the Venus cemetery has begun receiving increased attention.