Post Mortem Horror: Noida Facility Brims with Rotting Dead Bodies

Post Mortem House Horror in Noida

In Sector 94 of Noida, the post mortem house presents a haunting scene: scattered dead bodies, limbs protruding, and post mortems conducted in the open air amidst a pervasive stench of blood. This gripping horror exposes a systemic failure that extends beyond local borders, particularly evident during the scorching summer months when similar conditions plague post mortem facilities nationwide.

"This isn't just neglect; it's a denial of dignity to both the living and the dead," remarks a local resident, Abhijeet Basu, who recently lost his father. He recounts hours of waiting amidst unbearable conditions to receive his father's remains, echoing the distress shared by numerous grieving families.

Abhijeet Basu recalls his harrowing experience: "The police attributed my father's death to sunstroke. I visited the post mortem house—it's very bad, extremely bad," he laments. "There's no ventilation or AC, and post mortems are conducted openly amidst dirty floors."

Despite arriving promptly to the post mortem facility, Basu describes a lack of action: "They told us to wait. The situation is dire." 

A National Disgrace

The Probe team's visit to the post mortem house has revealed glaring and deplorable condition of the facility. The post mortem station is grappling with dysfunctional deep freezers, exacerbating the already dire conditions during this scorching summer. Officials have proposed storing some bodies in an air-conditioned room, but concerns linger about the efficacy of such measures in preventing decomposition and decay.

"The situation here is beyond belief," laments Partosh Dubey, son of a deceased security worker. "My father, injured severely last night in a workplace accident, passed away after being transferred across multiple hospitals. We're still waiting to complete the final formalities for his funeral."

Harish Singh, a relative of another deceased, shares a distressing account: "There are so many decomposed dead bodies all around us. There is blood everywhere. My nephew's death on the 18th last month was only discovered today. His friend saw his photo at the police station, leading us here. The post mortem officials initially had his body in the unclaimed section, and now, after paperwork, we await the procedure before receiving his body."

Speaking on the chaotic scene at the post mortem house, Singh adds, "The stench is unbearable, and with so many bodies, it's impossible to identify which is whom. We've been told little about what happened; the police have no answers until the post mortem reports are released."

No Needles, Threads or Even Cotton 

A tour through Noida's post mortem house reveals a shocking reality of public infrastructure in disarray. Bodies lie scattered, blood seeping onto the floor, while open pipes with blood oozing out of them add to the macabre scene. This facility's state not only brings shame but also exposes the severe neglect plaguing our public services.

Recently, a journalist from Noida working with a hindi daily highlighted these appalling conditions on social media, sharing visuals of a dog amidst the deceased—a poignant symbol of neglect in this dire setting.

Workers at the post mortem house further disclosed alarming truths: essential supplies like needles, threads, and cotton for postmortems are often unavailable, with grieving families sometimes forced to procure these materials themselves. Shockingly, they noted that conditions had not deteriorated to this extent even during the pandemic.

Furthermore, malfunctioning deep freezers have led to bodies being stored improperly, exposing a callous disregard for the dignity of the deceased.

The sudden spike in deaths, largely attributed to heatstrokes exacerbated by climate change, has overwhelmed authorities. Dr. Jais Lal, Deputy CMO, acknowledged the strain, reporting a sharp rise in daily bodies processed—from an average of 7-8 to 25-30. Concerns linger over delays in releasing bodies, particularly unidentified ones, which are mandated to be held for 72 hours. Dr. Lal assures that efforts are ongoing to expedite the process and improve conditions, yet reports from ground-level investigations reveal ongoing AC malfunctions and continued substandard facilities.

The dire state of this facility is a national disgrace. Yet, there seems to be no one willing to take action. When the living are neglected, it's no surprise that the dead are treated with such disregard. 

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