Indian village carrying “corpses” – January 7 AFP The neighbors reportedly carried the bodies of farm workers to the bank. To allow the bank organizer to withdraw money from the deceased’s account for funeral expenses In a village in the state of Bihar in eastern India.
Authorities stated that the deceased was Mr. Mahes Yadav Age 55, died on Jan 5 after a chronic illness and no family. The corpse was found several hours later. The villagers tried to find the house of the deceased in order to retrieve valuable items for funeral expenses. But couldn’t find at all
Villagers then took Yadav’s bank account, revealing the amount of approximately 48,000 baht with his body to the bank. And did not return until the bank manager had to withdraw the money of the deceased
“Villagers want the bank to withdraw money from the deceased’s account for cremation. Otherwise the body will not be cremated. Put pressure on banks Which eventually gave up some money After the station police came to manage “
Mr. Sancheep Kumar The Kanara Bank branch manager said the incident created panic. It was the first time that it happened, “After an hour or so, I gave 4,000 baht and the villagers left the bank with their bodies to go to the crematorium.”
side Sakuntla Devi A female neighbor said Mr Yadav did not own any land. And received no help from the government “No one looked at him. Although he has been ill for several months We used to buy him food and other belongings. “
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