Setting a beautiful example of humanity and compassion., Bengaluru’s ‘Mercy Angels’ have given a dignified send-off — at no cost to the bereaved family — to over 800 victims of COVID-19.
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While the pain of losing a parent, a friend, a distant relative or even a neighbour might be insurmountable, it is even more poignant to think of not getting the chance to say one last goodbye to them. As per the restrictions owing to the coronavirus pandemic, many were unable to participate in the last rites of a loved one.
Many such horrifying stories flooded the internet at the beginning of the lockdown that revealed how thousands did not get a dignified funeral. But, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, the Mercy Angels have been diligently working to change this reality. The 40-member team, which includes people from different professions like businessmen, human resource managers and even doctors, began working for this cause in March.
Till date, Mercy Angels—who are a subsidiary of…