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Health
Woman dies after black cobra bite while feeding buffaloes in Bundi's Sahan village
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 03:45 PM
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A 36-year‑old woman from Sahan village in Bundi district died after being bitten by a black cobra while feeding buffaloes, despite being rushed to Kota Medical College Hospital.
A 36-year-old resident of Sahan village, located in the Karwar police‑station area of Bundi district, Rajasthan, was feeding buffaloes in a field on Tuesday when she was struck by a venomous black cobra. The snakebite caused severe envenomation, and the woman was immediately taken to a nearby health facility.
Emergency services transferred her to Kota Medical College Hospital, where doctors reported her condition as critical. Despite intensive medical intervention, the victim succumbed to the effects of the venom during treatment.
Local authorities have recorded the incident as a fatal snakebite and are reviewing safety measures for agricultural workers in the region. The incident underscores the ongoing risk of venomous snake encounters in rural Rajasthan, especially during routine farm activities.
The Rajasthan State Health Department has been notified, and a post‑mortem examination is underway to confirm the cause of death. No other injuries were reported.
The case has prompted calls for increased awareness and rapid response mechanisms for snakebite emergencies in remote villages.
Emergency services transferred her to Kota Medical College Hospital, where doctors reported her condition as critical. Despite intensive medical intervention, the victim succumbed to the effects of the venom during treatment.
Local authorities have recorded the incident as a fatal snakebite and are reviewing safety measures for agricultural workers in the region. The incident underscores the ongoing risk of venomous snake encounters in rural Rajasthan, especially during routine farm activities.
The Rajasthan State Health Department has been notified, and a post‑mortem examination is underway to confirm the cause of death. No other injuries were reported.
The case has prompted calls for increased awareness and rapid response mechanisms for snakebite emergencies in remote villages.