Odisha acts fast after tribal man carries sister's remains to bank
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 13:24 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
A tribal man in Odisha walked the streets carrying his sister's skeletal remains on his shoulder, sparking widespread outrage. The bank had asked for proof of her death to withdraw money from her account.
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