Asia • 2026-05-02 05:54

Odisha Leader Demands Accountability After Tribal Man Carries Sister's Skeleton to Bank

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  • Category: Asia
  • Language: EN
  • Published: 2026-05-02 05:54 UTC
  • Sources: The Hindu

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik wrote to the Union Finance Minister urging a humane banking administration after a tribal man was forced to transport his deceased sister’s skeleton to a bank in Keonjhar district. The incident has sparked public outcry over bureaucratic insensitivity. Patnaik seeks immediate clarification and corrective measures from the central government.

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