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Health
Poisonous krait bites two sisters in Jamui, Bihar; 8‑year‑old girl dies
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 10:56 PM
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A venomous krait attacked two sisters sleeping on a cot in Khatiya, Jamui district, killing eight‑year‑old Priyanshu while the elder sibling remains under treatment.
A night-time incident in the village of Thakur Ahra, under Sona police station in Jamui's Khatiya area, saw a poisonous krait bite two sisters who were sleeping on a cot. The snake’s venom proved fatal for the younger child, eight‑year‑old Priyanshu, who succumbed despite immediate medical attention.
Local residents reported that the sisters were alone when the snake entered their sleeping area. Neighbors rushed the elder sister to the nearest health centre where antivenom was administered, and she continues to receive supportive care.
Authorities have been alerted to the incident, and health officials are urging villagers to take precautionary measures against snake bites during the monsoon season, including clearing vegetation around homes and using protective bedding.
The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of snakebite management in rural Bihar, where limited access to timely medical facilities can increase mortality rates.
Investigations are underway to determine whether any preventive steps were overlooked, and local police have recorded the case as a fatal accident.
Local residents reported that the sisters were alone when the snake entered their sleeping area. Neighbors rushed the elder sister to the nearest health centre where antivenom was administered, and she continues to receive supportive care.
Authorities have been alerted to the incident, and health officials are urging villagers to take precautionary measures against snake bites during the monsoon season, including clearing vegetation around homes and using protective bedding.
The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of snakebite management in rural Bihar, where limited access to timely medical facilities can increase mortality rates.
Investigations are underway to determine whether any preventive steps were overlooked, and local police have recorded the case as a fatal accident.