A shocking incident of OdishaKeonjhar district has out. It shows the bureaucratic problems when the Tribal Man, named Jitu Munda carry his sister’s skeleton to claims 19,300 funds from bank. He did this after he failed to withdraw money from her account due to missing documents. He took this drastic step to claim Rs 19,300 deposited in his late sister’s bank account.
Tribal Man Dispute With Bank Over Withdrawal
As per the local reports, it has come to know that his sister, Kankada Munda die 2 months ago. No other member left in their family, so he is the only legal heir of Kankada.
When he went to an Odisha Gramin Bank branch to withdraw the funds, the officials denied his request, citing procedural requirements. The bank claimed they needed the account holder’s presence or legal proof, such as a death certificate or inheritance documents.
Munda, who is said to have limited formal education, could not provide the necessary paperwork. He returned to his village and exhumed his sister’s remains from the burial site. He then wrapped the skeletal remains in cloth and carried them on his shoulders for several kms to the bank branch in Malliposi. This drew widespread attention and concern. A video of him carrying his sister’s remains to the bank quickly went viral on social media.
Public Reaction After Incident
The incident alarmed onlookers. Some felt fear while others criticized the situation as an example of systemic insensitivity toward marginalized communities. Residents claimed that officials could have confirmed the death through local authorities instead of demanding formal documentation, suggesting that the situation could have been managed with more compassion.
Police arrived after being notified and persuaded Munda to stay calm. Authorities said they are looking into the matter from a humanitarian perspective. Officials have also requested a response from the bank regarding its handling of the situation.
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