15-Year-Old Pratapgarh Student Dies After Snakebite Despite Hospital Treatment

A 15-year-old class nine student, Naitik, died after being bitten by a snake in Baispur village of the Mandhata area in Pratapgarh. Naitik was the only son of Manoj Mali, who works as an e-rickshaw driver. His death has left the family in deep mourning.

According to the information available, Naitik went to sleep in his room after having dinner and studying at night. During this time, a snake bit him. His family immediately took him to PHC Mandhata for treatment.

As his condition was serious, Naitik was referred first to the Medical College and then to SRN Hospital in Prayagraj. He died during treatment at the hospital.

It is being reported that after the body reached home, the family began arranging traditional faith-healing rituals. After receiving information about the incident, the police reached the spot, took the body into custody and sent it for postmortem.

Naitik’s father, Manoj, and his younger sister, Aaradhya, are in a state of extreme distress and have been crying continuously following his death. The loss of the family’s only son has triggered intense grief at home.

In case of a snakebite, people should avoid faith-healing rituals and take the victim to a hospital immediately for medical treatment. Timely treatment can be important in saving a life.