### [2021-05-12](/feed/2021/05/12/index.md)

##### COVID-19 pandemic
# A total of 52 bodies have been found floating in the Ganges in the Uttar Pradesh district with suspicions that villages may simply be disposing of pandemic deaths in the river. 

According to Ballia residents, at least 45 bodies were seen floating near the Ujiyar, Kulhadia and Bharauli ghats in the Narahi area on Tuesday evening.


### Sources:

1. [The New Indian Express](https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/may/12/seven-more-bodies-seen-floating-in-ganga-in-uttar-pradeshs-ballia-total-count-52-2301671.html) [Image](https://images.newindianexpress.com/uploads/user/imagelibrary/2021/5/12/w600X390/River_Ganga_PTI.jpg)

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