Family in MP performs woman's last rites at hospital after landlord objects over Navratri

A family in Madhya Pradesh was compelled to conduct a deceased woman's last rites outside the mortuary of a local hospital after the property owner refused permission, invoking the ongoing Navratri celebrations. The landlord argued that the rituals would interfere with the religious observances of the festival, which is observed across the state during this period. Consequently, the relatives arranged for the rites to be performed in the open area adjacent to the hospital, adhering to customary practices despite the inconvenience. Local observers noted the tension between cultural traditions and the family's need to complete the funeral rites promptly. No further legal action or police involvement was reported at the time of reporting.