Archive · 21 Jul 2026

19 Arrested in Chhattisgarh for Faking Snakebite Deaths

19 Arrested in Chhattisgarh for Faking Snakebite Deaths

In Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, 19 people were arrested for faking snakebite deaths to get government money.

They included a doctor, home guards, a lawyer, and government workers.

They made fake documents to show snakebites as the cause of death for people who actually died from other reasons like illness or suicide.

This way, they got Rs 64 lakh in compensation.

The police found out and arrested them.

They also found fake seals, documents, and other things used in the scam.

The police are still looking for more people involved.

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