Odisha: 3 students die due to snake bite at hostel in Nischintapur Village of Keonjhar

In a shocking incident, three Students died due to snake bite at a hostel in Nischintapur Village of Odisha’s Keonjhar district on July 25.

Reportedly, Keonjhar’s District Magistrate has ordered an inquiry for the same.

Speaking on the same, Keonjhar District Education Officer Purna Chandra Sethy said that the District Collector has directed Tehsildar and the Block development officer and action will be taken following inquiry.

He said, “Three students of a private residential coaching centre in Keonjhar district have died reportedly due to snake bite. This is a sad news. We have initiated the enquiry into the matter. District Collector has given the instructions to the Tehsildar and the Block development officer. Action will be taken following inquiry into the incident.”