Puri: The Swargadwara cremation ground in the holy town of Puri has been closed for outsiders, said Puri Sub-Collector Bhabataran Sahu on Saturday.
Only residents of Puri who have died for reasons other than Covid-19 will be allowed for cremation at Swargadwara, as decided by the district administration.
Puri residents need to produce self-identification documents and specify the cause of death for cremation.
The decision was taken in view of the surge in Covid-19 cases in the district and after some Swargadwara staff tested positive for the virus. It will remain in force till further orders, added Sahu.
