A newly constructed electric crematorium was launched on Monday in Ulubari area of Guwahati.

The Minister of Guwahati Development, Law & Justice Siddhartha Bhattacharya inaugurated Dr. Banikanta Kakoti Electric Crematorium.

The crematorium was constructed by the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority in a bid to prevent pollution. The crematorium is accommodated in a two-storied building.