India, April 27 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has sought scientific data from the forensic departments of Sassoon General Hospital (SGH) and BJ Medical College (BJMC) regarding air pollution caused by human cremations, following repeated queries from citizens, officials said on Sunday.

The civic body has also sought clarity on whether joint research can be conducted on the issue. Last week, the civic health department requested research reports, studies, or any available data on emissions generated during the cremation of human bodies and their impact on air quality.

The move comes after a complaint filed on the state government portal by a resident of Navi Peth, who has been consistently seeking information on the environment...