Rajkanika: An eleven-year-old boy lost his life after he was bitten by a poisonous snake Thursday. Pabitra Rout, son of Pramod Rout of Barunadiha village, was playing near the courtyard of his house. A viper bit him.
The family rushed the boy to the Aul community health centre (CHC). He was later referred to the district hospital (DHH) where he was declared ‘brought dead’.
Town Police sent the body for autopsy.