Odisha Man Takes Sister’s Skeleton To Withdraw Money From Bank
In Odisha, a man exhumed his sister’s remains to prove her death at a bank after failing to understand withdrawal procedures, highlighting a gap in awareness and support.
In Dianali village, Odisha, a 50-year-old man, Jitu Munda, found himself trapped between grief and a system he didn’t understand.
After his sister passed away in January 2026, he tried to withdraw ?19,300 she had earned by selling cattle—money he now depended on. But each visit to the Odisha Gramya Bank ended the same way: bring the account holder, or provide legal documents like a death certificate and proof of heirship.
Uneducated and unaware of these procedures, Jitu grew increasingly desperate. With no clear guidance, he took an extreme step—he exhumed his sister’s skeletal remains, carried them nearly 3 km, and placed them outside the bank as proof of her death.
The act shocked onlookers. Police soon arrived, calmed him down, and realised the issue wasn’t defiance—but a lack of awareness and support. With the actual nominees already deceased, Jitu was the only surviving relative, yet didn’t know how to claim the money.
Authorities later explained the process, assured him of help, and ensured his sister’s remains were respectfully reburied.
A tragic reminder that sometimes, the real barrier isn’t the law—it’s access to understanding it.
