Kerala: Snake bites student in classroom; probe ordered

The Kerala government has ordered an inquiry into an alarming incident where a class seven student was bitten by a snake inside a classroom at an aided school in Neyyattinkara, a town near the state capital. The incident occurred on Friday during Christmas celebrations at the upper primary school.

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The student, identified as Neha, was reportedly bitten by a venomous snake while inside the classroom. Following the bite, she was immediately rushed to the nearby Government Hospital for treatment. Thankfully, her condition is now stable, according to sources.

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In response to the incident, General Education Minister V. Sivankutty issued a statement on Saturday, announcing that the Director of General Education has been instructed to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. The Minister emphasized that a detailed report on the findings should be submitted at the earliest. The inquiry aims to determine the circumstances surrounding the snake bite and assess the safety measures at the school.