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Health
Teen Dies After Snake Bite in Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 18 Jul 2026, 01:32 PM
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A 17-year-old boy died after a snake bite in Purnia, Bihar, sparking violence against doctors. The boy's family alleged negligence by the medical staff.
A tragic incident occurred in Purnia, Bihar, where a 17-year-old boy named Satyam Kumar died after being bitten by a snake. The boy was undergoing treatment at the Purnia General Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) when he succumbed to his injuries. The boy's family was outraged by the death and alleged that the medical staff was negligent in their treatment. The situation escalated into violence, with the family members clashing with the doctors and hospital staff in the emergency ward.