A relative of a person who died of Covid-19 is consoled by another during cremation in Jammu, India. File photo: AP
A relative of a person who died of Covid-19 is consoled by another during cremation in Jammu, India. File photo: AP

‘Death all around’: bereaved Indians search for solace amid pandemic as coronavirus rages on

  • Few in India have been untouched by the deadly second wave of coronavirus infections that has claimed more than 280,000 lives this year alone
  • In the absence of physical outlets to grieve for their loved ones, many have turned to virtual communities, helplines and tribute sites

A relative of a person who died of Covid-19 is consoled by another during cremation in Jammu, India. File photo: AP
A relative of a person who died of Covid-19 is consoled by another during cremation in Jammu, India. File photo: AP
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