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A quiet night at a residential school in Jharkhand's Lohardaga district ended in tragedy after a snake entered a hostel room where several students were asleep. By the time the girls realised what had happened, four of them had been bitten.
The incident has left one child dead and three others receiving medical care, bringing attention to the risks posed by snakes during the monsoon months in parts of eastern India. Local authorities have begun looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident, while hospital staff continue to monitor the surviving students. The case has also shaken the school community, where students had been staying in the hostel as part of their regular academic term.
Police confirmed that the incident occurred late on Tuesday night and involved girls sharing the same hostel accommodation.
12-year-old dies after snake bites four girls in Jharkhand’s school hostel
As reported by PTI, the incident took place at Sanvasira Higher Secondary Residential School in Rocho Mahuatoli, which falls under the jurisdiction of Kuru police station in Lohardaga district.According to police, a venomous snake entered the hostel room while the girls were asleep and bit four students.
The children were rushed for medical treatment after the bites were discovered. One of the victims, a 12-year-old girl, could not be saved despite efforts to treat her.Officials have not yet disclosed the species of snake involved, and it remains unclear how the reptile entered the hostel building.
Three students remain under treatment
Police said three girls survived the attack and are being treated for snakebite injuries.Two students are admitted to Lohardaga Sadar Hospital, where doctors are continuing their treatment.
Another girl, whose condition required specialised care, was referred to Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi.Kuru police station in-charge Ajit Kumar confirmed that four students had been bitten and said one of them died while the remaining girls were receiving medical attention at the two hospitals.
Officials examine how the snake entered the school hostel
The incident occurred on Tuesday night within the school hostel premises. Police have started an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the case while gathering details from the school administration and others present at the hostel.No further information has been released regarding possible safety measures at the hostel or whether inspections of the premises have been carried out after the incident.Authorities are expected to continue their investigation as treatment of the injured students progresses. Meanwhile, the death of the young student has cast a shadow over the school community, with the focus remaining on the recovery of the three girls who survived the snakebite.
Monsoon snake alert: What to do after a snakebite and how to prevent encounters
As snake sightings tend to increase during the monsoon, health experts advise taking immediate action after a snakebite while also following basic precautions to reduce the risk of encounters.If someone is bitten by a snake:
- Maintain calm and make sure that the victim stays as steady as possible to slow down the spreading of the venom.
- The affected limb should be immobilised using a splint and kept below the heart level whenever possible.
- Rings, watches, bracelets and any tight clothes must be removed before the onset of swelling.
- Go for immediate medical assistance and take the victim to the nearest hospital.
- Do not make incisions, extract the venom by sucking, use ice, and other forms of self-treatment.
How to reduce snake encounters during the monsoon:
- Ensure that the homes, boarding schools, and neighbouring environment remain tidy where snakes can conceal themselves.
- Seal all openings under the doors, windows, and walls so that snakes cannot enter the building.
- Use a light or torch whenever one is moving outdoors at night.
- Do not sleep directly on the ground wherever possible.
- Maintain cleanliness and control rats because snakes get attracted to the rats.
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