Hyderabad, April 30 -- At a time when even family members and close friends are turning their backs on those dying of COVID-19 due to fear of getting infected, a group of young heroes from across Telangana have taken it upon themselves to give honourable farewells to those who battle the virus and pass away. Putting religious differences aside, the group has set an example of communal harmony in the city.

The Youth Welfare Telangana, led by Syed Jalaluddin Zafar, has cremated over 1600 people since the pandemic began. Out of all the deceased they have put to rest, more than 200 are Hindus, while two were Sikhs and 15 were Christians. The group now has 160 members across Telangana, of which 60 members are in Hyderabad itself. According to...