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April 29, 2026
Man takes sister's exhumed body to bank in bid to get to her money, bank says
New Delhi — An Indian man dug up his sister's body and carried it to a bank branch to prove she was dead after being refused access to her account without a death certificate, the lender says.
TL;DR
- Jitu Munda attempted to withdraw money from his deceased sister's bank account.
- Bank staff refused his withdrawal request due to the absence of a death certificate.
- Munda returned to the bank carrying his sister's exhumed body.
- The bank described the situation as distressing and attributed it to a lack of awareness and procedural non-compliance.
- The bank stated the claim would be prioritized once the death certificate is provided.
- Gaps in birth and death registration documentation exist in India, especially in rural areas.