Tribal man in Odisha walked 3 km with sister’s skeleton after bank demanded death proof

Bank allegedly asked for proof after the body was carried

A tribal man in Keonjhar, Odisha, reportedly carried his sister’s skeleton to a bank to withdraw funds, but was allegedly asked for proof of death. The episode triggered political backlash, with BJD leaders alleging administrative failure. An inquiry has been ordered, and the man later received financial aid and necessary death-related certificates.