Port Blair Mar 02: The Mortuary Van of Panchayat Samity Mayabunder is out of service since last four to five months, causing great deal of hardship for people of the region, in case of any death in family.

In a letter addressed to the Deputy Commissioner North and Middle Andaman, former Pramukh of Mayabunder Panchayat Samity, Mr Abdul Siddique pointed out that the reason behind the unavailability of the Mortuary Van is unknown and because of this, family members of the deceased person are forced to hire private vehicles on high rate.

“Considering the need of Mortuary Van for Mayabunder region, the intervention of the administration is required,” he added.

Mr. Abdul Siddique requested the Deputy Commissioner of North and Middle Andaman to sort out this issue for the larger interest of people of the region.