The Centre on Tuesday asked states along the Ganga to ensure strict vigilance and check future incidences of people dumping bodies in the river and its tributaries.

In a letter to District Ganga Committees which are chaired by district magistrates or collectors, the National Mission for Clean Ganga -- the body that monitors rejuvenation of the river and its tributaries -- also asked the authorities to dispose unidentified bodies of suspected Covid-19 victims in accordance with safety protocols.