Hisar power plant clash: Six days after farmer’s death, villagers yet to cremate body

Even SIX days after of his death, the residents of Haryana’s Khedar village in Hisar district have not yet cremated the body of Dharampal, a farmer, who had died on July 8 following a clash between the villagers and policemen over the Hisar power plant fly ash-sale issue.

Suresh Koth, a farmer leader, said they have decided to cremate the farmer’s body (Dharampal) only after the four villagers – who were arrested in connection with the July 8 clash – are released from the jail.

“We are now expecting their release on Friday,” the farmer leader said, adding that their bail applications have already been moved to a local court.