Jharkhand School Hostel Snakebite Case: A snake bit four girl students inside a residential school hostel in Jharkhand's Lohardaga district on July 7, 2026, as they slept after dinner. One girl died, while the other three were rushed for treatment. One injured student's condition later turned critical, and she was shifted to RIMS, Ranchi.
The National Human Rights Commission has now taken notice of the case on monday ie July 13, 2026. It has asked the Jharkhand government for a detailed report, including the health status of all injured students, within two weeks.
What Happened At The School Hostel?
The incident took place inside a higher secondary residential school hostel in Lohardaga district, Jharkhand. Four girl students were sleeping on the ground floor after having dinner on July 7, 2026, when a snake bit them. One girl lost her life in the incident, while the other three were injured and rushed for medical treatment immediately after the attack.
NHRC Steps In
The National Human Rights Commission took suo motu cognizance of the matter after a media report highlighted the snakebite incident and the death of a student. The commission said that if the reported facts are true, they raise serious concerns about the safety and human rights of students staying at the hostel. It has sent an official notice to the Chief Secretary of Jharkhand, seeking a detailed report on the case within two weeks.
Condition Of The Injured Students
Out of the three girl students who were injured in the snakebite incident, one student's health condition later turned critical. Due to the seriousness of her condition, she was referred and shifted to RIMS, Ranchi, a specialised hospital, for advanced medical treatment.
The other two injured students are also said to be undergoing treatment, though their exact condition has not been separately detailed in the report.
What Happens Next?
The Jharkhand government has now been given a two-week deadline by the NHRC to submit a complete and detailed report on the entire incident. This report is expected to include information on how the snake entered the hostel room, safety measures at the school, and the current health status of all the injured students receiving treatment.