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Health
12-year-old boy dies after snake bite in Ithari village, Madhupura, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 08:01 PM
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A 12‑year‑old boy was fatally bitten by a snake while playing in Ithari village of Madhupura, Bihar, prompting shock among locals.
A twelve‑year‑old boy was playing in the fields of Ithari, a village in the Ghailadh area of Madhupura block, Bihar, when he was bitten on the throat by a venomous snake. The bite proved fatal within minutes, and the child was declared dead at the scene.
Villagers who witnessed the incident rushed to the spot but were unable to provide any medical assistance, as there was no immediate access to emergency services or antivenom. Local authorities were informed, and a police team arrived later to record statements.
The tragic incident has raised concerns about the lack of timely medical facilities in remote parts of the district. District health officials have said they will review the availability of antivenom stocks and emergency transport in the area.
An investigation has been launched to ascertain the exact species of the snake and to determine whether any preventive measures were overlooked. The police have also asked residents to cooperate with the inquiry.
The boy's family has been offered financial assistance under the state’s compensation scheme for accidental deaths, while community leaders have called for greater awareness about snakebite prevention.
Villagers who witnessed the incident rushed to the spot but were unable to provide any medical assistance, as there was no immediate access to emergency services or antivenom. Local authorities were informed, and a police team arrived later to record statements.
The tragic incident has raised concerns about the lack of timely medical facilities in remote parts of the district. District health officials have said they will review the availability of antivenom stocks and emergency transport in the area.
An investigation has been launched to ascertain the exact species of the snake and to determine whether any preventive measures were overlooked. The police have also asked residents to cooperate with the inquiry.
The boy's family has been offered financial assistance under the state’s compensation scheme for accidental deaths, while community leaders have called for greater awareness about snakebite prevention.