Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Man, Son Die From Snakebite; Wife Critical in Chhattisgarh
A man named Choodamani Bhardwaj, along with his son Prince, sadly passed away after being bitten by a snake.
His wife, Rajni, is in very serious condition.
The snake, a Common Krait, bit them while they were sleeping at home.
The family went to a local clinic for help, but they said they didn't have the medicine to treat them.
Then, they went to a bigger hospital, but it was too late for the father and son.
An investigation has been launched to understand what happened.
Choodamani Bhardwaj and his son, Prince, died from snakebite.
Choodamani's wife, Rajni, is in critical condition.
The snake, a common krait, bit the family while they slept.
The incident occurred in Indira Nagar, Chhattisgarh.
Family alleges lack of timely treatment at a local health center.
- Who
- Choodamani Bhardwaj, Prince Bhardwaj, and Rajni
- What
- Choodamani and Prince died from snakebite, Rajni in critical condition.
- When
- Early hours of Friday.
- Where
- Indira Nagar, Korba, Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- Bitten by a Common Krait snake.
Family's Perspective
Medical Officer's Perspective
Access to Treatment
Family's Perspective
Family alleges lack of treatment and anti-venom at the health center, contributing to the deaths.
Medical Officer's Perspective
The Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) ordered an inquiry into the incident, suggesting a newly appointed staff member at the health center might have referred the patients without proper examination.
- Victims
- Choodamani Bhardwaj and son Prince
- Age
- Choodamani: 52; Prince: 10
- Location
- Indira Nagar, Korba, Chhattisgarh
- Cause of Death
- Snakebite (Common Krait)
- Wife's Condition
- Critical
