Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Two Jharkhand Brothers Die After Family Seeks Occult Fever Treatment
Two brothers in Jharkhand became very sick with a fever.
They were 10 and 15 years old.
Their mother also became seriously ill.
The family first went to a traditional healer instead of a hospital.
Later, the brothers were taken to Sadar Hospital, where they died.
Their mother was sent to a hospital in Ranchi for urgent care.
Officials do not yet know exactly what caused the fever.
They urged villagers to seek medical help quickly when someone is sick.
Two brothers, aged 10 and 15, died at Sadar Hospital in Ramgarh district after suffering fever for three days.
Their mother was also critically ill and referred to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences in Ranchi.
Officials said the family sought treatment from an “ojha guni” instead of consulting a qualified doctor or visiting a hospital.
District Civil Surgeon Dr Anil Kumar ordered an inquiry and said a medical team would investigate the illness.
Kumar said the exact fever was unconfirmed, though officials expressed apprehension that it could be swine flu.
- Who
- Two brothers aged 10 and 15 died, and their mother became critically ill.
- What
- The brothers died after the family sought treatment from an “ojha guni” for a fever.
- When
- The family had suffered fever for three days; the brothers died on Thursday.
- Where
- The family lived in a village under Patratu block in Ramgarh district, Jharkhand; the brothers died at Sadar Hospital and their mother was referred to Ranchi.
- Why
- Officials said the family pursued traditional occult treatment instead of consulting a qualified doctor or visiting a hospital; the exact illness remains unconfirmed.
- Deaths
- Two brothers, aged 10 and 15
- Other patient
- Their mother was referred to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences in Ranchi in critical condition
- Symptoms
- The three family members had fever for three days
- Initial treatment
- The family allegedly sought help from an “ojha guni,” described as a sorcerer and traditional healer
- Investigation
- District officials ordered an inquiry and planned a medical team visit
- Possible illness
- Officials expressed apprehension that the fever could be swine flu, but did not confirm it
- Public appeal
- Officials urged villagers to use nearby health centres or hospitals instead of relying on superstition