Mangaluru : One of the two furnaces at the new electric crematorium being constructed at Boloor in Mangaluru will be put to use from June 19, said Mayor Premananda Shetty.

the Mayor said that the final rites of those who lost their lives due to COVID-19 or other reasons can be performed in the electric crematorium, which is being built at a cost of ₹71 lakh.

“Of the two electric furnaces is complete and ready for service,” the Mayor said. He directed officials to ensure that the second furnace is made operational in the next fortnight.

Mr. Shetty said that another electric crematorium will be built at Surathkal at an estimated cost of ₹1.80 crore. The project has been approved by the Karnataka government.

Commissioner of Mangaluru City Corporation Akshy Sridhar, Mayor Premananda Shetty, Local corporator Jagadish Shetty Bolooru,  Ganesh Kulal and MCC Officers were present