In a deeply disturbing incident that exposes the persistence of caste-based discrimination, a man’s body remained unattended for nearly 22 hours at Dhansimula village under Jaleswar block in Balasore district. The villagers allegedly refused to help with the final rites due to long-standing caste ostracism of the deceased’s family.

The deceased has been identified as Biswanath Dehuri. According to reports, Biswanath suddenly fell ill and collapsed while working in a paddy field on Friday. Despite efforts, he could not be revived. However, tragedy deepened when no one from the village stepped forward to carry the body or assist with the cremation, citing social boycott of his family.

With no support forthcoming, Biswanath’s wife spent the entire night sitting beside his body, waiting in d

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