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Heritage School to Reopen After Snake Bite Inspection
A young student at The Heritage School was bitten by a snake in a washroom.
The school closed for two days while experts checked the area.
The student left the hospital and is reported to be in good health.
Officials and wildlife rescuers inspected the school buildings, grounds, and nearby areas.
They found and rescued a non-venomous Indian rat snake near the boundary.
The school plans to reopen on Friday, August 21, 2026.
It will keep checking for reptiles and reviewing what happened.
A special committee is also investigating the incident.
The Heritage School will reopen on Friday, August 21, 2026, after closing for two days.
A Class III girl was bitten by a snake in a school washroom and later discharged from hospital.
Forest department officials and a wildlife rescue facility inspected the campus and surrounding areas.
One non-venomous Indian rat snake was rescued near the school boundary.
The school has formed an enquiry committee and will continue reptile-control investigations and periodic inspections.
- Who
- A Class III girl at The Heritage School was bitten; school officials, forest department officials, and wildlife rescuers responded.
- What
- A snake-bite incident led to a temporary school closure, campus inspections, and a planned reopening.
- Where
- The incident occurred in a washroom at The Heritage School, and a rat snake was rescued near the school boundary.
- When
- The school is scheduled to reopen on Friday, August 21, 2026; the student was discharged on August 19.
- Why
- The school closed to allow inspections and reviews after the snake bite and is continuing measures to address reptile risks.
Key facts
- Reopening date
- Friday, August 21, 2026
- Incident
- A Class III girl was bitten by a snake in a washroom.
- Student's condition
- She was discharged from hospital on the evening of August 19 and was reported to be in good health.
- School closure
- The school remained shut on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Snake found
- One non-venomous Indian rat snake was rescued near the school boundary.
- Inspections
- The campus, buildings, external premises, and surrounding areas were inspected.
- Further action
- The school formed a special enquiry committee and will continue reptile-control investigations and periodic inspections.
Quotes
Seema Sapru
Principal of Heritage School
“The girl child from Class III was discharged from the hospital on the evening of August 19, and she is in good health...the school will run as usual from tomorrow, Friday, 21st August, 2026.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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