Outrage in Odisha as Man Carries Sister's Skeleton to Bank for Claim
Outrage after Odisha man carries skeleton to bank
Hindustan Times
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A tribal man in Mallipasi village, Keonjhar district, Odisha, sparked outrage after he carried his sister's skeletal remains to the bank to claim her savings of ₹19,402. The incident led to immediate action from the bank, which processed the claim the next day. The Indian Red Cross Society also provided financial support for funeral expenses.
- 01A man carried his sister's skeleton to a bank to prove her death for a savings claim.
- 02The incident occurred in Mallipasi village, Keonjhar district, Odisha.
- 03The bank processed the claim of ₹19,402 the day after the incident.
- 04The Indian Overseas Bank stated the situation arose from a misunderstanding of procedures.
- 05The Indian Red Cross Society provided ₹20,000 for funeral expenses.
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In a shocking incident in Mallipasi village, Keonjhar district, Odisha, a 42-year-old tribal man named Jeetu Munda carried the skeletal remains of his deceased sister, Kala Munda, to the Maliposhi branch of Odisha Grameen Bank to claim her savings of ₹19,402. Kala, who had opened a savings account after returning to her parental home, had passed away in January. Jeetu had made several attempts to withdraw her savings but was told he needed to provide proof of her death. Misunderstanding the requirements, he exhumed her body and brought it to the bank. The incident prompted immediate action from the bank, which processed the claim the following day. The Indian Overseas Bank clarified that the situation stemmed from a lack of awareness regarding the claim settlement process. Additionally, the Indian Red Cross Society provided ₹20,000 to assist with funeral expenses.
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This incident highlights the challenges faced by rural communities in understanding banking procedures, particularly regarding the death of account holders.
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