A Dead Man Walks into His Own Memorial Service – The Bizarre Incident that Raised Questions About Identity and Human Remains
An astonishing incident took place in Ahmedabad on November 14, where a man who was presumed dead by his family showed up at his own memorial service. The deceased had gone missing from his home in October, and his decomposed body was recovered from the Sabarmati river. His family mistakenly identified the body, performing his last rites. However, when the dead man appeared at the gathering, sending shockwaves to the family and police, a looming question arose: Who did the family just cremate?
The incident highlights the complexities of human identification and the fallibility of our methods of verifying identity after death. The recovery of a decomposed body from the Sabarmati river with no discernible features has raised concerns about the authenticity of the deceased man's appearance.
As the nation grappled with this bizarre incident, other news stories emerged with a different kind of shockwave – one of politics and protest in Manipur. Two women and three children, members of a Meitei family, have been found dead in Jiribam district, leading to massive protests and an escalation of tensions.
In another development, Conrad Sangma's National People’s Party withdrew its support from the ruling alliance in Manipur, citing its failure to "restore normalcy" while expressing concern over rising violence. The withdrawal comes as parts of Imphal Valley face curfew after widespread arson and attacks on politicians' homes.
The Centre has also reimposed the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in six police station areas of Manipur, citing a "volatile situation" and "active participation of insurgent groups in heinous acts of violence." The move raises concerns about the impact of AFSPA on the Valley's inhabitants.
As India struggles with the complexities of human remains, identity issues, and rising tensions in various parts of the country, questions arise about how we can ensure justice and peace.