# Snake bites Class 3 student inside Kolkata school washroom

2026-08-19T15:25:09+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

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A Class 3 student was bitten by a one-and-a-half-foot-long snake inside the washroom of Heritage School in South Kolkata on Tuesday. The incident caused panic among parents and teachers, and the school authorities sent the child to the sick room for initial medical attention before sending him home. The parents noticed bite marks on the child's leg and took him to a private hospital, where he is admitted and is now safe. The school remained closed on Thursday, and the Education Minister has assured necessary action. Parents are questioning how a snake could enter the school unnoticed and are raising safety concerns.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Kolkata's urban schools often border green patches or water bodies, making reptile intrusions a recurring risk. Heritage School, located in a leafy south Kolkata neighbourhood, sits near such terrain. The Education Minister's assurance signals the government may order a safety audit of school premises. Typically, the school management and local corporation must ensure snake-proofing of drains and boundary walls. Parents are likely to demand CCTV coverage of washrooms and regular pest control. The next step will be the minister's formal directive and the school's compliance report.

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- freepressjournal.in <https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/class-3-student-bitten-by-snake-inside-kolkata-school-parents-raise-safety-concerns>
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