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3 tribal girls die, 3 critical after snakebite in Gadchiroli school hostel
3 tribal girls die, 3 critical after snakebite in Gadchiroli school hostel
Three tribal girls aged 8, 12 and 14 died after a venomous snake bit them in the hostel of a residential school in Gadchiroli's Japtalai village on Sunday midnight. Three other girls,…
The Story in Brief
Three tribal girls aged 8, 12 and 14 died after a venomous snake bit them in the hostel of a residential school in Gadchiroli's Japtalai village on Sunday midnight. Three other girls, aged 11 to 14, are undergoing treatment and have been administered antivenom. The incident occurred while the students were sleeping on the floor of the aided tribal residential school, located about 10 km from Dhanora taluka headquarters.
District Collector Avishyant Panda has ordered a detailed inquiry into safety lapses and compliance with protective measures at the hostel. District Guardian Minister Ashish Jaiswal expressed sorrow and directed officials to ensure all medical support. The Tribal Development Department will inspect the premises. Authorities have promised strict action if negligence is found.
The Indian Opinion
This tragedy lays bare the gap between government promises and reality in tribal areas. Villages like Japtalai have long demanded safer schools, not just louder slogans. The narrative that emergency services are adequate rings hollow when girls die from a bite that antivenom can treat. The real test is whether the collector's inquiry translates into sealed windows, proper beds, and a functional primary health centre within 10 km of every residential school. How many more children must suffer before we stop confusing inquiries with action?
Sources (3): ndtv.com, thefederal.com, rediff.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
