An unsettling event has occurred at the cremation ground located near the new pond in Arang, generating considerable concern within the community. The family of Nona Dhurandhar, a resident of Ward 12, who had recently passed away, performed her last rites at the Ward 6 cremation ground. However, when they returned to collect the remaining ashes, they discovered the area had been disturbed and the ashes were missing.
The family found only remnants at the cremation site: three small clay pots, partially burned wicks, a piece of fabric, and a wooden tool used to handle the remains. The disappearance of the ashes has caused deep distress, as the Hindu faith considers the ash immersion ritual crucial for the spiritual well-being of the deceased. The family is now actively seeking to locate the missing ashes so that they may complete the sacred immersion in a holy river.
Authorities, including the Chief Municipal Officer and the Arang police, have been notified of the situation. The family has requested the implementation of security measures, such as the hiring of a watchman and the installation of surveillance cameras at the cremation ground, to prevent future occurrences of this nature.
Local residents and the bereaved family members are speculating on the cause, noting that tantric practices are rumored to increase during the Sawan month. They suspect that a practitioner of black magic or someone influenced by superstition may be responsible for the theft of the ashes. The police and administration are under pressure to investigate the matter thoroughly and take appropriate action.