Firozabad News: In a bizarre turn of events in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, a familys grief was momentarily overshadowed by the necessity of securing an insurance claim for their deceased relative. On Monday, a 55-year-old man named Harendra Kumar tragically lost his life due to an electric shock while performing electrical work at his residence. The incident not only left the family in deep sorrow but also sparked an unusual chain of events surrounding his last rites.Tragic incident leads to unforeseen complicationsHarendra, son of Ramnarayan and a resident of Dammamal Nagar, was engaged in electrical repairs when he suffered a fatal shock. His untimely death led to an outpouring of grief, with relatives and neighbors rushing to offer condolences. After the emotional outpouring, the family prepared for the last rites, decorating the bier and taking the body to the local crematorium for cremation.As preparations for the cremation commenced, a family member suddenly recalled an important detail: Harendra had an insurance policy. Realizing that a postmortem examination was necessary to file a claim, the familys priorities shifted dramatically. A police officer was contacted, and the body was hurriedly retrieved from the pyre to facilitate the postmortem.Rush for postmortem and final farewellAfter the police arrived, they transported Harendras body, along with the bier, to the postmortem facility. Once the examination was completed, the body was returned to the crematorium, where the family was finally able to perform the last rites. The sequence of events highlighted the unexpected intersection of grief and practicality, as the family navigated through the emotional turmoil while ensuring they met the requirements for the insurance claim.Despite the urgency of the situation, the familys commitment to honoring their loved one remained intact. After the postmortem, they proceeded with the cremation, completing the rituals that are crucial in Hindu culture.
