A dispute broke out between two brothers at the Shibpur cremation ground in Howrah over who would perform their mother’s last rites and light the funeral pyre, prompting police intervention. Officers from Shibpur police station reached the spot after being informed and, following discussions with both sides, arranged for the rituals to be carried out sequentially to avoid further confrontation. The incident drew sharp reactions from those present, with many expressing dismay, and even the priest at the cremation ground reportedly voicing shock over such a conflict during a solemn occasion.