Two schoolgirls die from suspected snakebite while sleeping at home in Sultanpur, UP

Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, authorities reported that two school‑going girls were found dead in their home early on Monday. The girls were discovered while sleeping, and preliminary examinations indicated that a snakebite may have been responsible for their deaths. Local police have opened an investigation and are coordinating with medical officials to confirm the exact cause. Health officials noted that snakebites continue to pose a serious risk in many parts of rural India, especially during the warmer months, and urged residents to seek immediate medical attention if bitten. The incident has prompted calls for increased awareness and better access to antivenom in the region.