India, April 29 -- A shocking incident from Odisha has drawn national attention after a man brought his deceased sister's skeletal remains to a bank branch to withdraw money from her account. Following public outrage, Odisha Grameen Bank confirmed that the claim has now been settled.

The bank stated that Rs.19,402 has been released to the legal heirs after the required documents, including the death certificate and legal heir certificate, were submitted.

The incident involved Jitu Munda from Keonjhar district, whose sister Kakra Munda had died two months ago. With no immediate family members surviving, Jitu approached the bank to withdraw the remaining funds from her account. However, he was asked to provide official documents to proces...