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NHRC Seeks Detailed Report on Snakebite Incident at Jharkhand Residential School
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🗓 18 Jul 2026, 03:39 AM
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The National Human Rights Commission has requested a comprehensive report on a snakebite case that occurred at a residential school in Jharkhand, following concerns over safety and care.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has formally asked authorities to submit a detailed report on a snakebite incident that took place at a residential school in Jharkhand.
The request comes after reports surfaced that a student was bitten by a snake while on school premises, raising questions about the safety protocols and emergency response measures in place.
NHRC officials emphasized the need for transparency and accountability, urging the school administration and local health authorities to provide information on the circumstances of the bite, the medical treatment rendered, and any preventive steps taken.
The commission also highlighted the importance of ensuring that residential schools maintain adequate safety standards to protect students from such hazards.
A copy of the report is expected to be submitted within the next few weeks, after which NHRC will review the findings and decide on any further action.
The request comes after reports surfaced that a student was bitten by a snake while on school premises, raising questions about the safety protocols and emergency response measures in place.
NHRC officials emphasized the need for transparency and accountability, urging the school administration and local health authorities to provide information on the circumstances of the bite, the medical treatment rendered, and any preventive steps taken.
The commission also highlighted the importance of ensuring that residential schools maintain adequate safety standards to protect students from such hazards.
A copy of the report is expected to be submitted within the next few weeks, after which NHRC will review the findings and decide on any further action.