Indore Jain Saint's Last Rites Performed in Public Garden Without Permission
In Indore, the last rites of 80-year-old Jain saint Shulabhodhi Sagar Ji Maharaj were conducted inside a municipal public garden without prior permission, sparking protests from local residents. The cremation took place early Wednesday morning at Vidya Sagar Garden in Nemi Nagar Jain Colony during the Chaturmas period. Police reportedly denied permission for the ceremony, but it proceeded nonetheless. Residents submitted a complaint with photographic evidence to the Indore Municipal Corporation, which is investigating the incident for possible administrative action.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 12 Aug, 11:02 am. Other outlets followed.