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NHRC Seeks Report on School Snakebite Incident in Jharkhand within Two Weeks
✍️ ETV Bharat
🗓 13 Jul 2026, 09:19 PM
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The National Human Rights Commission has taken cognizance of a snakebite incident at a school in Jharkhand and has requested a detailed report within a fortnight.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has formally taken cognizance of a snakebite case that occurred at a school in Jharkhand.
In a notice issued to the state authorities, the NHRC has asked for a comprehensive report on the incident, including details of the victim, the circumstances of the bite, and the measures taken by the school and local health officials.
The commission emphasized the need for a prompt investigation, citing concerns over child safety and the adequacy of emergency response protocols in educational institutions.
The NHRC has set a deadline of two weeks for the submission of the report, after which it will review the findings and decide on further action.
This move follows growing attention to wildlife encounters in school premises across India, prompting authorities to strengthen safety measures.
In a notice issued to the state authorities, the NHRC has asked for a comprehensive report on the incident, including details of the victim, the circumstances of the bite, and the measures taken by the school and local health officials.
The commission emphasized the need for a prompt investigation, citing concerns over child safety and the adequacy of emergency response protocols in educational institutions.
The NHRC has set a deadline of two weeks for the submission of the report, after which it will review the findings and decide on further action.
This move follows growing attention to wildlife encounters in school premises across India, prompting authorities to strengthen safety measures.