Archive · 26 Aug 2026
SHRC Seeks Action Report in Ulhasnagar Child Snake-Bite Death
A three-year-old child named Sultan Shaikh was bitten by a snake in June 2026.
His family took him to Central Hospital in Ulhasnagar.
The family says hospital staff delayed treatment and asked to see a picture of the snake.
The child’s condition became worse, and he later died.
The hospital’s civil surgeon conducted a preliminary inquiry.
He said the case was handled carelessly by a doctor and a nurse.
The State Human Rights Commission is now asking health officials what action they have taken.
The officials must report back at a hearing on October 26.
A three-year-old child, Sultan Shaikh, died after an alleged snake bite in June 2026.
The family alleged Ulhasnagar Central Hospital delayed treatment and requested a snake photograph before intervening.
A preliminary inquiry reportedly found the case was carelessly handled by a doctor and staff nurse.
The hospital’s civil surgeon forwarded his report to the Deputy Director of Health Services.
The SHRC ordered the deputy director to appear and submit an action-taken report on October 26.
- Who
- Sultan Shaikh, a three-year-old child, his family, Ulhasnagar Central Hospital staff, and the State Human Rights Commission are involved.
- What
- The SHRC is seeking an action-taken report over the alleged mishandling of Sultan Shaikh’s snake-bite treatment and subsequent death.
- When
- The incident occurred in June 2026; the next SHRC hearing is scheduled for October 26, 2026.
- Where
- The child was bitten at his home in the Shiv Mandir-Kailas Colony area of Ambernath and taken to Central Hospital in Ulhasnagar.
- Why
- The SHRC acted after reports and allegations that treatment was delayed and the case was handled carelessly.
Family’s Allegations
Hospital and Official Response
Delay in treatment
Family’s Allegations
The family alleged that staff delayed treatment and insisted on seeing a photograph of the snake before medical intervention.
Hospital and Official Response
The civil surgeon’s preliminary fact-finding inquiry reportedly found that the case was carelessly handled, but the final action from the health authority is still pending.
Cause of death
Family’s Allegations
The family claimed that the delay proved fatal and that timely anti-snake venom and emergency care could have saved the child.
Hospital and Official Response
The available report records the family’s allegation but does not state a final official determination on whether earlier treatment would have saved the child.
- Child
- Sultan Shaikh, aged three
- Incident
- An alleged venomous snake bite followed by the child’s death
- Hospital
- Central Hospital, Ulhasnagar
- Inquiry finding
- Civil Surgeon Dr Manohar Bansode said the case was carelessly handled by Dr Asia Shaikh and staff nurse Sangita Munde.
- Administrative action
- The internships of three interns present at the scene were reportedly extended by one month.
- Report status
- The civil surgeon forwarded his report to the Deputy Director of Health Services, Mumbai Circle, Thane; further action was awaited.
- Next hearing
- October 26, 2026