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In a disturbing incident in Odisha, India, a 50-year-old villager Jeetu Munda exhumed his sister's skeletal remains and brought them to a local bank to prove her death
Munda, a resident of the Keonjhar district, was attempting to access approximately 20,000 rupees (RM833) held in his sister Kalra Munda's account.
After her death in January, he made several attempts to withdraw the funds, only to be told by bank officials that he needed to bring the account holder to the branch, as reported by Deccan Herald.
Failing to understand the legal requirements regarding death certificates and legal heir nominations, Munda ended up digging up his sister's grave
He was filmed carrying the remains, which were wrapped in a shawl, down a public street to the Odisha Grameen Bank branch. He said he was left with no choice after bank staff refused to accept his claims that she had passed away.
Police Inspector Kiran Prasad Sahu explained that Munda is an illiterate tribal man who did not comprehend the bureaucratic procedures required to access a deceased person's funds.
While Odisha Grameen Bank chairman Rishi Singh stated that staff followed protocol by requesting valid documentation such as a death certificate, he described the incident as deeply unfortunate.
Following the intervention of local police, who were called after the presence of the remains caused panic among bank staff and customers, the situation was resolved
Authorities assisted Munda in completing the withdrawal process through the appropriate legal channels, and his sister's remains were reburied under police supervision.
Munda is not expected to face any criminal charges in connection with the incident.
