Banupur, 23rd July 2025: A heartbreaking incident occurred in Chirma Churahandi village under Kosagumuda block of Nabarangpur district. A woman died after being bitten by a snake while she was asleep at home.
According to reports, the victim, Lachhanadei Bhatra (37), had gone to bed after dinner last night when, around 11 to 11:30 PM, a cobra entered the house and bit her.
Sometime later, as she felt pain and realized something was wrong, she woke up and informed her husband, Senapati Bhatra.
Senapati immediately rushed her to the Asonga Primary Health Centre (PHC). From there, she was referred to the Kosagumuda Community Health Centre (CHC).
Despite efforts by the doctors, Lachhanadei was declared dead after brief treatment.