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Patnaik seeks ‘humane banking administration’ after tribal man carries sister’s skeleton to bank
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Naveen Patnaik pointed out that the tribal man was forced to carry the skeleton of his sister following numerous unsuccessful visits to the bank. File. | Mr. Patnaik, in a letter, also urged the Union Finance Minister to ensure that clear accountability be immediately fixed for this recent incident, which took place in the Keonjhar district. Published - May 02, 2026 03:23 pm IST
The amount was later handed over to three legal heirs, including Jitu Munda at his residence in Diananali village on April 28, 2026. | Asked by the bank to submit proof of his sister’s death to withdraw money from her account, Jitu Munda of Diananali village under Patna block in Keonjhar district had exhumed his sister’s body and carried the skeletal remains on his shoulder to the bank on Monday (April 27, 2026). Mr. Munda wanted to withdraw ₹19,300 that was in the account of Kalara Munda, who had died two months ago. Published - April 30, 2026 11:54 pm IST
The amount was later handed over to three legal heirs, including Mr. Munda, at his residence in Diananali village on April 28, 2026. Photo: Special Arrangement A day after a tribal man in Odisha’s Keonjhar district carried his deceased sister’s skeletal remains to a bank as proof of death in order to withdraw money from her account, the administration moved with unusual alacrity on Tuesday (April 28, 2026), completing all formalities and disbursing the payment within a single day.Disturbing visuals of a tribal man, Jitu Munda of Diananali village under Patna block in Keonjhar district, walking through the streets with the skeletal remains slung over his shoulder had gone viral, triggering widespread outrage. Published - April 28, 2026 10:41 pm IST
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