Unidentified Bodies from Wayanad Landslides to be Buried Locally

Authorities in Kerala's Wayanad district will bury unidentified bodies from recent landslides in public graveyards. Facilities for burial are arranged across various localities. Currently, 74 bodies are being kept in Meppadi Grama Panchayat. Inspector General Sreedhanya Suresh will oversee the process. The disaster claimed 201 lives and injured 264 people.

Authorities in Kerala's Wayanad district announced that unidentified bodies from recent landslides will be buried in public graveyards. The decision follows a directive aimed at ensuring proper handling of the deceased.

Arrangements for the burials have been made at multiple locations, including Kalpetta municipality, Vythiri, Muttil, and other Gram Panchayats. An official statement confirmed that 74 bodies are currently stored in Meppadi Grama Panchayat and will be transferred to local authorities for burial procedures.

Registration Department Inspector General Sreedhanya Suresh has been appointed as the nodal officer in charge of the registration, storage, and burial processes. The tragic landslide on July 30 resulted in 201 deaths and 264 injuries, according to local officials.