India, Sept. 18 -- With post-mortem examination services at Civil Hospital in Sohna suspended for months, families of patients alleged they are being forced to transport bodies to Gurugram for autopsy, officials and relatives said on Wednesday.

The hospital mortuary has been declared dilapidated by the Public Works Department (PWD), and a demolition estimate is being prepared to replace it with new infrastructure, Health Department officials said. In the meantime, a temporary facility is being built inside the hospital compound.

"We are aware of the problem, and a provisional facility will be established by the end of this month, ensuring smooth operations," said Dr Alka Singh, chief medical officer (CMO) of Gurugram. Singh added, "I've...