In a shocking and bizarre incident in Odisha, a man reportedly brought the skeleton of his deceased sister to a bank in an attempt to withdraw money from her account. The incident took place in the town of Bhawanipatna, in Kalahandi district, leaving bank officials and onlookers stunned.
Details of the Incident
According to reports, the man, identified as Gopinath Das, arrived at a branch of the State Bank of India (SBI) carrying a bag containing the skeletal remains of his sister. He claimed that he needed to withdraw money from her account to perform her last rites. The bank staff were horrified and immediately alerted the police.
Police Intervention
Upon receiving the call, police rushed to the scene and took the man into custody. Preliminary investigations revealed that the sister had died several months ago, and the man had kept her skeleton at home. The motive behind the bizarre act is still under investigation, with authorities suspecting either mental instability or a desperate attempt to access funds.
Legal and Social Implications
This incident has raised questions about the procedures for claiming money from deceased relatives' accounts. Banks typically require a death certificate and legal heir documents for such withdrawals. The police have registered a case and are conducting further inquiries. The skeleton has been sent for forensic examination.
The community in Bhawanipatna is in shock, with many expressing disbelief over the incident. Local leaders have called for better mental health support and awareness in rural areas to prevent such occurrences in the future.
