Shock in India after man takes remains of his sister to bank to prove her death
Summary
In India, a man named Jitu Munda brought the remains of his dead sister to a bank because staff refused to let him withdraw her money without an official death certificate. After the incident gained attention, the bank released the funds and the case is being investigated.Key Facts
- Jitu Munda is from Odisha, India, and belongs to a poor tribal community.
- His sister died several months ago, leaving about 19,300 rupees (£150) in her bank account.
- The bank asked for a death certificate before allowing withdrawal, but the certificate was delayed.
- Frustrated, Munda brought his sister’s remains to the bank to prove she had died.
- Police intervened and convinced Munda to return the body to the burial site.
- The bank says it was following rules to protect the money, as other heirs also claimed it.
- After the incident, a death certificate was issued and the money given to the family.
- Odisha state officials are investigating the case.
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