"Socially Boycotted As We Wash Covid Bodies" | Varanasi's Body Washers | Barkha Dutt Ground Report

Continuing the journey of COVID coverage in Uttar Pradesh's hinterland, Barkha Dutt talks to crematorium staffs and volunteers at a funeral site in Varanasi. These are people who wash the bodies before they are cremated as per rituals. In these tough times, when most of the families are hesitant to cremate their own loved ones, who succumbed to covid, these volunteers risk their lives and help families to cremate the dead that too without a PPE suit. There's rampant discrimination in the local area against these crematorium staffs who told us that many boycott us in the society. "We are treated as untouchables by everyone around us", one of them tells Mojo Story. The social stigma that arises because of the work they do, creates a societal gap that makes it difficult for them to sustain their livelihood.
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Madam you are reaching the places where no media dare to go.keep your health good

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You are brave, gutsy and fiercely dedicated to your profession....A big salute to you Mam🙏

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God Bless this reporter.

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She is continuing the work of missionary's and other religions which is to cause divide and hate among Hindus along the cast lines.

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Hats off to you Barkha Mam. With out showing any difference you're working for the welfare of us. This is true Journalism. 👏👏

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Barkha mam👏👏👏

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Really barkhaji you were tagged as anti national by BJP really bhakths are the real anti national voting for BJP curse on human mankind

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Great boys They should be encouraged by the govt They should also be encouraged by the local people 🙏

[@strombreaker3446]

I think you should be living in America man cause in india those who work hard they dont get the life they deserve

[@ThuyNguyen-ec1rb]

Thank you for telling us the truth show us what is happening in India

[@what.the...]

Very true, she is remarkable, when I watch the news about India this is where I come. Thank you. Stay safe to everyone. God bless you all

[@user474u]

Barkha ma'am, main english zada jaanta nehin par aapne do inssan ke pith pe jo haath rakkha aapko shayed andaza hoga ke unke liye iska maine kya hoga. Wo log soch raha hoga ye didi to pari likkhi hai phirbhi haat lagayi matlab dusre log galat kar rahe hai. Ma'am, I feel honored to share the era of living with you. Bhagwan aap jaise log bar bar es dharti pe bheje, yehi mera prarthana hai. Respect to you ma'am, hats off to you.

[@himelsarkar5892]

Dost. Kisi ka peeth thapthapaana mahaanta nahi hai. Isi soch ko toh badalna hai. Har insaan ka haq hona chahiye.

[@user474u]

@@himelsarkar5892 Bilkul sahi hai bhai. Zaadatar log galti kare to jo jo sahi karte hai unko bhi appreciate na karo. Kyun? Samaj ko sudharna na. Accha hai logic.

[@himelsarkar5892]

@@user474u Nahi. Aapki baat ko main galat nahi kah raha hoon. Lekin agar hum logo ko sirf chhoone par shabashi de rahe hain, toh kya yeh humare samaaj ke liye bahut sharmnaak nahi hai? Kya humare insaaniyat ka standard itna neeche hai ki hum sirf haath lagaane par logo ko thank you keh rahe hain?

[@user474u]

@@himelsarkar5892 1. Thank you galat na bolne ke liye mujhe. 2. Sorry, "sirf chune ke liye meine unko sabhashi diya" esiliye. Aisa galti phir kabhi na hoga. Sorry...

[@himelsarkar5892]

@@user474u Aapko maafi mangne ki zaroorat nahi hai. Main sirf baat hi kar raha hoon.

[@gitabiswas9667]

It's really great to meet you everyday from ground zero, when the whole nation is being shattered into pieces each day, the way you brave young band of reporters bring us the facts that are actually going on. I appreciate you .

[@ashsen5572]

these boys are doing a job which local authorities should have done...we should encourage them for their work..

[@what.the...]

They are truly selfless and remarkable. God bless them 💗

[@elliedon1631]

Thankyou Barkha for this report... Firstly a big Salute to these people who sacrifice their life for others.. Let me just remind what the word of God says when you do good to others you do it for me,let others not appreciate you but God above will bless you,he will protect you all from this deadly virus.

[@korashortss]

My god, Barkha Ji is tireless...😲😲😲👍👍👍👍

[@gimmmehope]

True

[@niopcanyon3613]

Or tiresome :)

[@phuntsoktashi6155]

!kk

[@shirleykavari6345]

🙏 they are doing the noblest of noble work, god will bless them abundantly, it's also blessing to their families as well!!! Barkha why don't you contact human rights commission, people are really suffering it's just too painful 😷🤒🤕

[@rajeenajoseph6214]

Human rights commission Jintao he kya

[@sahilsalman]

This is India for you.. one who does a job & should be honoured of doing such a job which no other want to do are being wandered off from... Real heroes & warriors tag should be given to them with doctors, nurses & hospital staff... they too deserves in this pandemic 🙏🏻

[@neilamahabir1927]

Bless those boys and keep them safe 🙏🏻🙏🏻🌹🌹♥🇹🇹

[@anur2539]

Poor boys ! They would be honored as frontline workers in a other nations 🤦🏻‍♀️ salute them !

[@dhanbahadur9174]

Q

[@foodiewaalafood499]

They are the real HEROES of our society. Out of 10 bodies, they are doing it free for 6-7. Only charging from few who can afford. Even they have families to run plus they are taking so much of risk so people should understand. Please pay them well and respect them.

[@haiderrazazaidi2262]

Bravo! Barkha Dutt, really brave lady. You reach there where no one wants to go you touch the people no one wants to touch. This is real journalism.

[@kaikhasapriina862]

Where there is no more humanity. Your team brought the touch of humanity and become the voice for those who are doing the last bit of care for the COVID19 pandemic victims. May God bless you wherever you go, whatever you do.

[@manikroy6465]

Great reporting mam which highlights reality of India

[@amayaeve5645]

Thanks so much for showing this to the world. Even they deserve to b paid, risking life for humanity 🙏salute

[@mayankpurushottam2150]

Good work Barkha ji🙏..... These boys are doing social work.👍

[@rajeenajoseph6214]

Social workers enko bolan chahiye.

[@xxxranger25262728]

Awesome souls. Thank you to this objective journalism.

[@chetanlakhan6978]

They are doing very noble and generous work helping the people in performing the last sanskar of the dead bodies in decent manner they are generate good deeds, salute to them from bottom of the heart administration should pay them and doing measures to taking care of their health and their families.

[@Serendipity818]

Awe💗💗💗 May God Bless and protect these young men doing such a great service for the families 🙏🙏🙏💗

[@zeeyarahcom]

Aatma ko mukti deela rahe hai yeh log. Salute to these brave boys.

[@robisunny]

aatma ko mukti kaise hota hai bhaiya?

[@vansh-78]

Aatma to body chod diya tabhi he mukat ho jate hai

[@rupinderwalia8577]

Barkha keep your distance when you interview people

[@Kitty12352]

Exceptional Journalism,best journalist in the world,hats off to you Barkha ji

[@DeepakYadav-yc8oq]

Barkha Dutt i salute u maam🙏 Ground reporting 👍

[@deannabrigham2576]

😍MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO INDIA DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME DURING THE CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PANDEMIC MY HEARTBREAK SEEING INDIA SUFFERING THROUGH SO MUCH PAIN MY LOVE GOES OUT TO INDIA 😍

[@leocadiam.mendonca5023]

Ma'am you are the best human being on this planet to come out with the pple who are ignored. God Bless you a lot.

[@kajalmukhopadhyay6368]

This is incredible journalism that chronicles the nation wide tragedy.

[@anujdh1100]

This is the old barkha we know from 1999.well done.

[@blissfulbomb5903]

They are also a real warriors... Good job Barkha ji for bringing us this video

[@birdsgalaxymysoremysore5406]

While our hear bleeds for all those who are loosing their life for covid . A very big salute to one of my favorite journalists Maam Barkha Dutt. We are all proud of you for your unbiased journalism. When mist of the media have sold their souls you are one who is keeping the good work.. Keep it up. But be safe. Best of luck.

[@arabianseagull]

what brave young men/boys these individuals are that put their life online to wash the deceased Covid patients and provide them with a respectful burial no matter what the consequences are for themselves and family members.

[@beverleylumb8048]

I don't call them brave, the family members won't touch the body because they have more sense. Don't you realise they are more infectious when dead

[@gordonfernandes7998]

Thanks to your Supremely great efforts, such people are being duly recognized & credit given.

[@Marvee78]

The great injustices in our society are so dehumanising. These are essential workers. When will we learn?😢

[@bridgetlornasouza7444]

God bless these good Samaritans for contributing their service risking their own lives for the salvation of faithful departed souls.

[@ceciliarodricks5982]

These guys are very brave , doing such a dangerous job

[@SitaYashoda]

My beloved India where the common man is still so compassionate and hardworking. When will the Gods smile on this country and help every Indian lead a good life ?

[@justaboutanything8506]

Lots of respect for the lady 🙏

[@rashidfehmi5531]

It was great to see you touching them when they themselves pointed out that the family members of the deceased do not want to touch them. Cannot imagine the Stigma. The entire system has collapsed. Still the focus is on building the Central Vista and the image.

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[@milindsalve2625]

Thank you Barkha for bringing us stories which none of the big media is bringing.... its absolutely heartbreaking to see...

[@shah828]

God please bless these kind-hearted people🙏

[@abdulqaiyum1432]

people

[@pratimasarkarsarkar6776]

These are called real hero's of the nation but they actually do not any security of their own body putting everthing at their own risk...respect from the bottom of heart...

[@yashmishra47]

These people have done more for our country than our prime minister , respect.

[@what.the...]

Thank GOD there are heavenly people who know what needs to be done and do it from their hearts💗 God will bless you

[@aniketkhandave2401]

take care mam! you are doing great work.♥️♥️

[@Sher1964]

God Bless you this is the saddest thing i have ever seen. WHY will your government not be held countable! They should not charge to cremate there loved ones and especially people that don’t have money. Until you start helping your neighbor God will not help you please believe it it is so very true! God loves you pray his will be done but shut down those places that are pretending to be a doc that has nothing to offer these Patients but death but then wants money. Sir if you don’t believe in God I hope you change your mind or you will be burning in hail the rest of your life for doing this to Gods children! I really feel sorry for you. I love you guys out there trying to find treatment for your loved ones. India is a huge place why can’t they go to hospitals in the nicer areas. Oh God have mercy on these selfish people to know all they want is money. There time will be coming soon. Sherri from USA!!

[@NareshShewakramani]

Hats off to barkha. I didn't like her before but she has completely changed my perspective. This is called real journalism.

[@angelcake3533]

God bless these people, ♥️♥️♥️

[@6b10plakeel]

To be even able to clean and prepare a normal dead body for last rites requires a kind of mindset. Hats of to these r Fully deserving respectful Boys and Gentleman to be washing and preparing Covid infected dead bodies. They deserve the highest respect and should be paid by the govt the highest incentive or salary. Surprising to hear that govt doesn't pay them any money and they are surging on tips and goodwill money. Our society is also an irony. Such people get discriminated when they deserve the highest respect and valueedition .These are the souls which form the backbone of our country. They should be well taken care of. Admire you and your team's guys to take up such a story to let the world know that such people exist and they also need great value edition

[@rinabhattacharyya4650]

It's so disastrous. This people are really fighting hard .they also have family. Please think please pay respect to this person

[@siddhard0905]

Brave Barkha! Real time expose of Social discrimination

[@mausumidas2400]

Thank you Barkha and the brothers. You all are great.

[@vilasbhaijadhav1862]

True and terrific reality of human life Even we can't think that when will this period over 😭

[@paramjitlutz2516]

This guys should be rewarded frm the govt after the Pandemie is over God's blessing be with u 🙏

[@taheralukmani1164]

yeah

[@rehanahmad5056]

HATS OFF TO YOU BARKHA....FOR THIS KIND OF BRAVE JOURNALISM

[@jainulabdeen4030]

सिक्के का दूसरा पहलू दिखाने के लिए धन्यवाद। यही सच्ची पत्रकारिता है।

[@vi_illusionworld111]

They should pay them that's not right if they are asking so wat they are working so hard they also have family

[@pushkarkumar2568]

What an unbelievable coverage ! Keep up the good work.

[@Lett_Lhungdim8017]

You are a brave woman. Big respect

[@radheyradhey6300]

U r frontliiners ,,huge salute to u guys ... proud to say u ppl are in our society..

[@sachinautomatic]

Barkha ji, while I am not a big fan of yours, hats off to how you are naturally mingling with these Covid warriors inspite of dangers. Whatever anyone says, I think there is some genuineness in this. I pray to God that you have a long, healthy life and you continue to show the 'other' side, however much it might be unpleasant to the mainstream. This multiplicity of views is exactly the attribute of our civilization, and may you have every success upholding it.

[@cbseteachingclassesvideodk3033]

There are the good guys who are taking on to crimination on behalf of the relatives of the dead bodies. So in this time of crisis they, the guys should be appreciated rather than discriminated. 🙏🙏🙏

[@jeserodrigues3971]

God bless you guys may God protect you from every dangerous.

[@bijoymardi]

Akhir me dam he Barkha Datt me.... Salute to your courage...

[@nasreenebrez4840]

Thease boys are doing actual duty hatsoff to them🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kezakietuonaga8199]

Highest Award must be given to this Lady Reporter.

[@mrt7948]

This is india , it's not new, racist caste system.

[@300amtimepass9]

Ma'am, I respect your works ❤️

[@indranilbhattacharjee9770]

They are brave salute to them.

[@zeeshanahmad9716]

The way you are reporting, you deserve more subscriber than Lallantop...🙏

[@ArgonDavid]

Thanks for bringing this story. 👍🙏. God bless all the people.

[@deda118]

Courageous. Hope the current government and those that went before are proud of the India on display. They should not be able to even hold their heads up. This is absolutely shameful.

[@stanleydsouza6723]

It's true that You Barkha a daring person, to cover reports right from core of these crisis, Secondly we salute to these volunteers doing Godly works..

[@lizzyltr1504]

Fearless and brave Barkha, my fav journalist. Never disappoint me. Thumbs up . Wonderful job done by those men. God bless them.

[@sharon69wisdom]

Bless these people who helped to bury the dead despite the risks they face . May The universe God protect them . And madam Bakha stay safe . Bless you !

[@zazak4710]

His onlyy wordss Janta ka sewa. Touched my heart. They are real backline warriors. Infact they are frontline warriors.

[@panchalimahanta1668]

We need to appreciate their services.

[@WarrenWright1961]

These guys are heroes. Well done men. I hope the community is at least making sure you have food and shelter and that you are getting vaccinated. With love from #Australia.

[@4FlatTires]

All families that these young men are dutifully helping in this manifestation of pain and misery should automatically be given N95 masks and proper protective gloves by the families and governments for their service!!

[@deadlyripper1]

Barkha, you're travelling and working in high risk areas and just with one mask.. either you're immune to virus or the mask is pretty good... Please take care.. cannot afford to see you sick

[@namratakumari6749]

She is wearing double mask that gives 90℅+ protection since there is no air escape...but she should wear the plastic cover

[@firefly99999]

I salute this young man 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@abhiyank5970]

This is what you call actual journalism.....Hatss of to Barkha Mam.......😊😊😊

[@gulzebkhan3386]

Burkha my sister you are doing great job....well done

[@karmavaran2100]

How sad. Kudos to these boys!

[@bilalganaie8496]

Thats how we have educated our society.

[@shebadsouza9785]

These boys should be paid to the fullest. the rich should pay them willingly.God bless them.🙏🏻

[@giridharnatarajan842]

Barkha you are doing a great service in bring out the exploitation in our society in the name of relevant and caste. This concept of caste based people employed in cremation grounds at these holy site should first dismantled. this body washing concept should be considering human dignity.

[@rajnitamang5824]

Great job ....🙏🙏🙏 esko kehethe hai saccha darma..bhaiyo aap loklo bahut punya milega...god bless you all..,.🙏🙏🙏👌👌👌👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@nelsonvarghese3976]

Madeam, your Reporting Excellent and this people very Good. God bless you all. 🌹🌹🌹

[@Puneet_25]

Hats off to these guys and your raw journalism.

[@sameenanaaz2539]

They are doing samajh Seva. Govt should look after them and their families. Barkha you are doing wonderful job... Hope authorities pay attention to this and solve their problems.

[@gjain7428]

I don't care if there have been past controversial statements by you. As of today, Barkha mam, you are a stature of respect! Ground reporting & putting hand on the shoulder while speaking to these guys to make them comfortable; you have outdone the best of best journalist. 🙏💜💜

[@kumarnarayana5105]

शव की धुलाई, पिछड़ा मवेशी की उठाई, पिछड़ा गटर की सफाई, पिछड़ा धरम की मलाई, पाखंडी ! 🙏

[@bonitaramdeo1778]

You are doing a wonderful job.

[@roquedesouza1790]

God will always look at you for the work you do. And not these politicians and people. Who.will wash them when they die?

[@sitasilva1421]

U r doing a grand job.God bless u n giv u courage to continue..

[@abd8065]

Mam ' Stay Safe ... Good Works

[@sundeepkanchan3094]

Really sad, rich and govt exploit the poor people.

[@tazyeenzaara8353]

Please take care of your health barkha nation cant effort to loose you and your journalism,hats off to you.