This incident that came to light from Keonjhar district of Odisha is shocking to humanity. The helplessness of a poor tribal in front of the strictness of the system and the paper rules was so exposed that he had to bring the skeleton of his dead sister to the bank as “evidence”.
For only ₹ 19,300, the brother took that step, which shocked everyone.
This case is of Mallipasi area of Patna block of Keonjhar district. Odisha rural located herebank There was chaos outside when a man reached the bank carrying his sister’s skeleton on his shoulders. The onlookers could not believe that a person could do such a thing under such compulsion.
Brother wanted to withdraw ₹ 19,300 from sister
Jeetu Munda is a resident of Dianali village. His sister Kalra Munda had an account in Odisha Gramin Bank, Mallipasi, in which ₹ 19,300 were deposited. Kalra had died two months ago. her husband and only child had also already left the world. In such a situation, Jeetu was his only living relative left.
Bank asked for paper proof
A few days ago, Jeetu reached the bank to withdraw money from his sister’s account. There the bank manager clearly said either bring the account holder, or give the death certificate and proof of being the legal heir. Jitu neither had any documents nor knowledge of these procedures. He was forced to return empty handed.
Jeetu is a poor tribal. For him, getting the death certificate made and the heir certificate obtained was no less than a mountain. No education, no money and no understanding of the system. He was completely devastated after the bank’s harsh response.
Decision to remove skeleton from grave
On Monday, Jeetu reached the village crematorium. Digged sister’s grave and took out her remains. Wrapped the skeleton in a cloth, placed it on his shoulder and walked about 3 kilometers to reach the bank. Whoever saw this scene in the scorching sun, his eyes became moist.
Silence spread outside the bank
When Jitu was seen standing with the skeleton outside the bank, people were stunned. Some held their heads, while others burst out in anger. The people gathered at the spot took the bank administration to task. He said that if the bank wanted, it could have verified with the village sarpanch, conducted a field visit or taken the decision on humanitarian grounds.
Police took charge
As soon as information about the incident was received, Patna Block police reached the spot. The police explained to Jeetu and pacified him. The officials assured that the matter will be looked at from a humanitarian perspective and a reply has also been sought from the bank.
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