Rohtak, July 16 -- The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has ordered state health authorities to fix and maintain mortuary facilities across all government hospitals, emphasising that the dignified preservation of bodies is a fundamental responsibility.

According to the copy of the order, the directions were issued by HHRC member Deep Bhatia while disposing of two separate complaints relating to mortuary facilities at Civil Hospital, Sonipat, and BK Civil Hospital, Faridabad.

The commission observed that preserving the dignity of the deceased and ensuring respectful handling of dead bodies is a fundamental responsibility of public healthcare institutions and that negligence in this regard cannot be tolerated.

The commission's inte...