Keonjhar, April 29 -- Amid the ongoing controversy over the Keonjhar skeleton case, Indian Overseas Bank has clarified that it has already settled a claim of Rs 19,402 in the names of three legal heirs, following due procedures.

In a post on X, the bank stated that the payment was processed immediately after receiving the official Death Certificate and Legal Heir Certificate from the authorities. The amount was then handed over to the beneficiaries in line with established norms.

"We would like to submit that, today the Government Authorities have issued the Death Certificate and Legal Heir Certificate. Immediately on receipt of these documents, Bank has settled the claim amount of Rs.19,402 in the name of three legal heirs and money ha...