Naveen Patnaik, the Chief Minister of Odisha, has called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for compassionate intervention following a shocking incident in Keonjhar district. A tribal man exhumed his sister's skeleton to prove her death in order to withdraw money from a rural bank, highlighting issues within the banking system.

• 01Naveen Patnaik seeks intervention from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
• 02A tribal man in Keonjhar district exhumed his sister's skeleton to withdraw money.
• 03The incident raises serious concerns about the banking system's treatment of rural customers.
• 04Patnaik emphasizes the need for accountability in banking administration.
• 05Calls for a more humane approach to banking services in rural areas.

This incident highlights the challenges faced by rural communities in accessing banking services, potentially leading to reforms in how banks operate in these areas.