SONEPUR, March 28 -- In an instance of deep-rooted caste prejudices prevalent in remote villages, the relatives, including son, of a deceased old man refused to participate in his last rites. This was reportedly because the deceased had allegedly married for the second time a woman belonging to a lower caste. The funeral was delayed by 12 hours.
The incident took place in Chingiranali village in Bahalpadar Panchayat under Birmaharajpur Block of Subarnapur district. The deceased was Beda Padhan from Chingiranali.
As per reports, Beda had married Sumitra Chaulia (80) about 40 years ago as his second marriage. Earlier, Sumitra had reportedly married Pujari Chaulia (85). After the second marriage of Sumitra, her family members, who disapprove...