3-Year-Old Boy Dies After Venomous Snake Bite in Chandauli, CCTV Video Surfaces
A three-year-old boy died after being bitten by a poisonous snake in Dhanapur town of Uttar Pradesh’s Chandauli district. The child, identified as Raghunath Seth, was playing outside his house when the snake hidden in garbage nearby bit him. CCTV footage later confirmed the snake bite. Despite medical efforts, doctors declared him dead. His last rites were performed at Narauli Ganga Ghat.
A three-year-old boy died after being bitten by a poisonous snake in Dhanapur town of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday night. The incident left the family in shock as the child, identified as Raghunath Seth, was cremated at Narauli Ganga Ghat on Wednesday morning.
According to information, Raghunath Seth, son of Pawan Seth, was playing outside his house around 9 pm on Tuesday when a poisonous snake hidden in garbage near the house allegedly bit him. The child became unconscious after the snake bite and his condition deteriorated rapidly. Snake Catcher Dies of Snakebite on Camera, Viral Video Shows Man Lying Motionless.
Child Dies After Snake Hidden In Garbage Bites Him While Playing Outside
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CCTV Footage Confirmed Snake Bite
Initially, the family suspected that the child had been bitten by a venomous creature. However, footage from a CCTV camera installed at the house later confirmed that the boy was bitten by a snake.
The family immediately rushed him to a doctor for treatment. After providing first aid, doctors referred him to the Sakaldiha Community Health Centre, where medical officials declared him dead. Snake Bite in Mathura: Man Visits Doctor With Cobra in Jacket Pocket in Uttar Pradesh, Video Goes Viral.
Family Grieves Child’s Death
The child’s death has left the family devastated. His mother Anamika Seth, grandfather Shyamnarayan Seth, and elder father Vishnu Seth are reportedly inconsolable following the incident.
The deceased child’s six-year-old elder sister, Kuhu, was also left deeply shocked after the tragedy.
Snake Released Into Forest After Capture Attempt
Vishnu Seth, the child’s elder father, said that a snake charmer was called on the night of the incident to capture the snake and release it into the forest.
The child’s last rites were performed at Narauli Ganga Ghat on Wednesday morning. Residents of Dhanapur town expressed grief over the incident, with the area mourning the child’s death.
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