Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Bengaluru Software Engineer Dies After Snakebite in Footwear
A 41-year-old software engineer named Manju Prakash in Bengaluru died after being bitten by a snake.
He had left his Crocs slippers outside and, after returning home, put them on.
Unbeknownst to him, a snake had taken shelter in the footwear.
The man had a condition affecting his leg that prevented him from feeling the bite.
He went into his room, and was later found unresponsive.
He was taken to a hospital, but doctors confirmed his death.
The incident occurred after Prakash returned from buying juice.
A family worker eventually discovered the snake in the slipper.
A 41-year-old software engineer in Bengaluru died from a snakebite.
The man was identified as Manju Prakash, an employee of TCS.
He was bitten after putting on Crocs slippers where a snake was hiding.
Prakash had previously lost sensation in his leg due to an accident.
The incident prompted concern about snakes in residential areas.
- Who
- Manju Prakash, a 41-year-old software engineer
- What
- Died from a snake bite
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- Bitten by a snake hidden in his slippers
Community safety
Personal Safety
Residential Concerns
Community safety
There is a concern for residents, especially during monsoon season when snakes seek shelter in homes.
Personal Safety
Residents should exercise caution when in residential areas.
- Victim
- Manju Prakash
- Age
- 41
- Occupation
- Software Engineer
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Cause of Death
- Snakebite
- Footwear
- Crocs slippers
- Workplace
- TCS
Sources
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