CM Pushkar Singh Dhami ordered an investigation after the family took the boy's body to the roof of the SUV in Berinag, Pithoragarh.

Dehradun: A statement said Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken cognizance of the incident that happened with a family from Berinag in Pithoragarh, where a family had to carry the body of their son on the roof of an SUV as they could not afford the ambulance charges. Were incapable. CMO.

The Chief Minister has ordered Health Secretary Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar to conduct a detailed investigation into the entire incident. The statement said that the CM has expressed strong displeasure over the incident and has given strict instructions to the officials not to repeat such incidents in future.

Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar said that answers have been sought from the concerned authorities regarding the entire incident. Strict action will be taken against the culprits in the investigation.

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It is noteworthy that recently a youth from Pithoragarh had allegedly ended his life in Haldu Chaud. A family did not have money to take the body of their son to Pithoragarh. Ambulance drivers demanded Rs 10 to 12 thousand. In such a situation, the family called the SUV driver from their village, tied the body to the roof of the SUV and took it to Pithoragarh, the statement said.

In pursuance of the instructions given by the Chief Minister regarding this incident, the officials said that all efforts are being made to ensure that such an unfortunate incident is not repeated anywhere in the state.

Earlier on Saturday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in various programs organized by villagers and local residents in Sari village of Rudraprayag on Saturday.

He said that the state government is working towards increasing homestays. The Chief Minister said that homestays, along with strengthening the rural economy, also introduce the tourists coming to Uttarakhand from India and abroad to the rich culture of the state. He said that a large number of homestays are being operated in the state, which is providing employment to thousands of local people. CM Dhami said that Sari village is an ideal village where there are more than 40 homestays. He said that the state government is increasing homestays.

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