SNAKEBITE WHILE ARRANGING VEGETABLES, MAN KILLED THE SNAKE

SNAKEBITE WHILE ARRANGING VEGETABLES, MAN KILLED THE SNAKE

25-JUNE-ENG 10

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA---------------------------A surprising incident has emerged from Arrah, where a young vegetable vendor was bitten by a snake while arranging his produce. Remarkably, the young man killed the snake, put it in a bag, and went straight to Sadar Hospital for treatment. He is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital.

The incident took place in the Powerganj neighborhood under the jurisdiction of the Nawada police station. The injured man has been identified as Sonu Kumar, a resident of Powerganj. Sonu Kumar works as a mobile vegetable vendor in the area. He was busy arranging his vegetables as usual when a snake suddenly bit him while he was handling some ridge gourds (*nenua*). Panic ensued immediately following the bite.

Displaying great presence of mind, Sonu Kumar killed the snake, placed it in a bag, and headed straight to Arrah Sadar Hospital. Upon his arrival, doctors immediately began treatment and admitted him. He is currently under medical care, and doctors are closely monitoring his condition.

The injured Sonu Kumar said, "I sell vegetables in the neighborhood. I was arranging ridge gourds when a snake bit me. After that, I went to Sadar Hospital for treatment, where I am currently being treated." Doctors are keeping a close watch on his condition. This snakebite incident has become a topic of discussion in the area.