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8-year-old tribal boy dies after cobra bites him in bed in Shivpuri's Bizruni village
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 08:36 PM
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An eight‑year‑old tribal child was fatally bitten twice by a cobra hidden in his bed in Bizruni village, Shivpuri, and died while receiving treatment at the district hospital around 2 a.m.
A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday night in Bizruni, a village of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, when an eight‑year‑old tribal boy named Manasooram was bitten twice by a cobra that had entered his bed. Family members discovered the snake after the child showed signs of distress and rushed him to the Badarwas‑based district hospital.
Medical staff attempted emergency treatment, but the child's condition continued to deteriorate. He succumbed to the venom around 2 a.m., despite the efforts of doctors and paramedics.
The incident highlights the persistent risk of snake encounters in rural India, especially during the monsoon months when snakes seek shelter in homes. Local authorities have been urged to intensify awareness campaigns on snakebite prevention and timely medical response.
Police were informed, and a preliminary investigation is underway to determine how the cobra entered the household. The boy's relatives expressed deep grief, describing him as an innocent child who was asleep when the tragedy occurred.
Health officials in Madhya Pradesh have reiterated the importance of rapid transport to medical facilities equipped with antivenom, urging villagers to seek immediate help in similar emergencies.
Medical staff attempted emergency treatment, but the child's condition continued to deteriorate. He succumbed to the venom around 2 a.m., despite the efforts of doctors and paramedics.
The incident highlights the persistent risk of snake encounters in rural India, especially during the monsoon months when snakes seek shelter in homes. Local authorities have been urged to intensify awareness campaigns on snakebite prevention and timely medical response.
Police were informed, and a preliminary investigation is underway to determine how the cobra entered the household. The boy's relatives expressed deep grief, describing him as an innocent child who was asleep when the tragedy occurred.
Health officials in Madhya Pradesh have reiterated the importance of rapid transport to medical facilities equipped with antivenom, urging villagers to seek immediate help in similar emergencies.