Terming the disrobing of deceased women a human rights violation, the Goa State Human Rights Commission on Monday said that all panchayat and municipal agencies should ensure that the practice is prevented.
"Disrobing the deceased woman in the crematorium certainly amounts to violation of basic human rights of the women which is required to be prevented by the concerned authorities by taking appropriate steps," the order states.
The order, which was issued following a petition by Goa-based women's group Bailancho Saad, also said that the state government, through the office of the Chief Secretary, should ensure that the fiat is complied with.
Disrobing of female corpses on the funeral pyre is a common practice among Goa's Hindu community.
--IANS
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