Snakebite at Jharkhand school hostel kills 12-year-old, three students hospitalised

Mumbai: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that four girl students were bitten by a snake in the hostel of a higher secondary residential school in the Lohardaga district, Jharkhand on the 7th July 2026. One of them died while the other three are undergoing medical treatment. Reportedly, the snake bit the students while they were sleeping after dinner in the ground floor room of the hostel.Media Report Triggers NHRC ActionThe Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious issues of violation of human rights of the students. Therefore, it has issued notices to the state Chief Secretary, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks. The report is expected to include the health status of the injured students.Dombivli Doctor Assault Case: Shiv Sena Corporator Ramesh Mhatre Sent To Judicial Custody Until July 24, Bail Plea FiledAccording to the media report, carried on 10th July 2026, the condition of the one of the injured students is critical and she was referred to the RIMS, Ranchi for specialised treatment.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Two students are undergoing treatment at Lohardaga Sadar Hospital, while one was referred to Ranchi's RIMS, Kuru police informed.

Ranchi: A 12-year-old girl died and three others were hospitalised after a venomous snake bit them while they were sleeping in the hostel room of a private school in Jharkhand’s Lohardaga district, police said on Thursday.CM Yogi Launches Mukhyamantri Shikshak Cashless Health Scheme For 12 Lakh UP Education Personnel The incident took place at Sanvasira Higher Secondary Residential School in Rocho Mahuatoli under Kuru police station limits on Tuesday night."The snake bit four girl students and one among them died. Two students are undergoing treatment at Lohardaga Sadar Hospital, while one was referred to Ranchi's RIMS," Kuru police station in-charge Ajit Kumar told PTI.Schools Closed Today: Dehradun, Uttar Pradesh & Other States Shut Educational Institutions Due To Heavy Rainfall; Check Full List A school representative said that after dinner on Tuesday night, the students went to their hostel room on the ground floor."The ‘krait’ snake entered the room where seven girl students were sleeping, and bit one of them. When she screamed, the others were awoken, but by then, it had bitten three others," he said.Maha Govt To Ensure All Essential Medicines Available At State Hospitals The deceased was identified as Varsha Oraon, a resident of Alaudi Navatoli in Sneha police station area.It was not clear yet as to how the snake made its way into the hostel room, the school official said. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

A 12-year-old girl died and three others were hospitalized after a snakebite incident. The venomous snake bit four students while they were sleeping in their hostel room. This tragic event occurred Tuesday night at a private school in Lohardaga district. Two students are receiving treatment at Lohardaga Sadar Hospital. One student was referred to Ranchi's RIMS for further medical care.