India, Aug. 7 -- The opposition CPI(M) on Thursday accused the UDF government of showing "unpardonable disrespect" towards the body of swimming instructor R Rajesh.

The party demanded stringent action against the officials allegedly responsible for the lapse. Rajesh died while rescuing a man from floodwaters in Kannur district.

Senior CPI(M) leader and former minister V Sivankutty alleged that the Revenue and Health departments had displayed a "cruel and irresponsible" attitude towards Rajesh's body.

He said Rajesh's act of giving away his own life jacket to save another person's life reflected unparalleled courage and sacrifice.

In a statement, Sivankutty claimed that Rajesh's body was handed over to his family at around 8.30 pm on T...