Three Tribal School Students Die After Snakebite in Maharashtra Hostel
Three female students died and three others required emergency medical treatment after suffering snakebites at a government-aided residential school in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district early on Monday.
What Happened
The incident took place during the early hours at the Japatlai Residential Ashram School, located in Dhanora taluka of Gadchiroli. According to police reports, a snake suspected to be a krait entered the hostel premises while the students were sleeping on the floor.
Following the snakebite, the affected girls were initially rushed to a rural hospital in Dhanora before being moved to the district general hospital in Gadchiroli for advanced medical care. Three of the victims succumbed to the bites. Among the three surviving students receiving anti-venom treatment under close observation, one girl was airlifted in critical condition to the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC) in Nagpur.
Key Highlights
- Three schoolgirls lost their lives, while three other students are undergoing medical care following snakebites at an ashram school hostel.
- The incident occurred at the Japatlai Residential Ashram School in Dhanora taluka, Gadchiroli.
- A suspected krait entered the room where students were sleeping on the floor through an open, un-netted window.
- One injured student was airlifted to GMC Hospital in Nagpur in critical condition.
- District authorities noted an element of negligence and are issuing show-cause notices against the NGO running the institution.
Why This Matters
The incident highlights concerns regarding student safety and basic infrastructure norms in residential educational facilities. Gadchiroli District Collector Avishyant Panda stated that the government-aided private school, operated by a non-governmental organisation, failed to adhere to established safety guidelines. Authorities pointed out that leaving hostel windows open at night without protective netting facilitated the snake’s entry into the sleeping quarters.
What to Watch Next
District administration officials confirmed that show-cause notices are being served to the school management. Legal action is slated to be initiated against those responsible for safety lapses in accordance with the law, while medical teams continue to monitor the surviving students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the snakebite incident occur?
The incident took place at the Japatlai Residential Ashram School situated in Dhanora taluka in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra.
What type of snake is suspected to have bitten the students?
According to police statements, the snake suspected to have entered the hostel premises is a krait.
What action has the local administration taken regarding the incident?
Gadchiroli District Collector Avishyant Panda announced that show-cause notices are being issued to the NGO managing the residential school and legal action will be pursued for safety negligence.
Source: Based on a report originally published by The Hindu.