Decomposed bodies found buried on banks of Ganga in UP's Prayagraj

There is panic and fear among locals as more decomposed bodies were found buried in the sand on the banks of Ganga in Prayagraj. The bodies were exposed after strong winds blew away the sand covering them. 

"For the last 2-3 months, people have been burying their dead here. Sand covering the bodies is blown away by strong winds, exposing the decomposing bodies. Predatory birds and dogs feast gather and feast on the remains. The government should make arrangements for proper burials," a local, Dina Yadav told ANI.

"The government should be more careful, especially during this pandemic, as this can spread more diseases to people and worsen the situation," said Sanjay Srivastava, another nearby resident.

While it remains unconfirmed if the bodies in Prayagaraj are of Covid-19 patients, nearby residents have said such scenes have never been witnessed before and only started with the second wave.