28/04/2026
A disturbing incident unfolded in Odisha’s Keonjhar district on Monday when a man carried the skeletal remains of his deceased sister to a local bank in a desperate attempt to withdraw money from her account. The episode took place at the Maliposi branch of in Patana block, drawing immediate intervention from police and administrative officials.
The man, identified as 50-year-old Jeetu Munda, had been seeking access to ₹20,000 deposited in the account of his elder sister, Kalra Munda, who passed away on January 26, 2026. Frustrated by repeated visits to the bank without resolution, Jeetu claimed that officials insisted he bring the account holder in person. “Though I told them she had died, they did not listen. Out of frustration, I dug the grave and brought out her skeleton as proof,” he told reporters.
Police arrived at the scene after being alerted and described the incident as a consequence of poor awareness about banking procedures. Patana Police Station inspector-in-charge Kiran Prasad Sahu explained that Jeetu, an tribal man, was unaware of the concept of legal heirs or nominees, and bank staff had failed to guide him properly. The remains were later reburied in the presence of officials.
Local Block Development Officer Manas Dandpat acknowledged that the administration had not been approached earlier and assured that steps would now be taken to resolve the matter. Bank sources revealed that the nominee linked to Kalra Munda’s account had also died, leaving Jeetu as the sole claimant. Authorities have directed bank officials to expedite the process so that he receives the funds without further distress.
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