CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam on Tuesday expressed anguish over opposition of some people to bury doctors , who died of Covid-19, in burial grounds in their localities.In less than ten days, Chennai witnessed two incidents of opposition from local people when the bodies of doctors who died of the infectious disease were about to be buried in corporation burial grounds. A violent protest erupted in Velangadu on Sunday night when a neurosurgeon’s body was taken there to bury.Health professionals, sanitary workers and local body staff forget their families and work selflessly in the front line to prevent the spread of virus, the CM said. “Every life is important to government. I myself announced several welfare measures for field level workers. The country is hailing and thanking their service. I consider them equivalent to God ,” Palaniswami said.While the government had issued necessary guidelines to bury or cremate the dead, the chief minister said the recent incidents had caused him anguish. “I express my deep sympathies and condolences,” he said, seeking support of people to respect those selfless professionals.“I would like to state that the state government will take suitable action to prevent such incidents. Doctors and field level workers need not fear. The government stands with you,” the chief minister said in a statement.Deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam said it was extremely painful to see people opposing the burial of the doctors who lost their lives to save the public. He asked people to respect health workers’ commitment.