Archive · 20 Aug 2026
BJD Leader Bitten by Snake During Odisha Flood Inspection
Anshuman Mohanty was visiting a village affected by flooding in Odisha.
He was walking through water that came up to his knees.
While walking, he felt something sting him.
He later realized that a snake had bitten him.
Mohanty went to a nearby healthcare centre for treatment.
The doctor said he was feeling normal and had no symptoms.
Mohanty said he felt fine but was a little nervous.
Doctors planned to watch him for a while to make sure he stayed well.
Biju Janata Dal leader Anshuman Mohanty said a snake bit him while he inspected a flood-hit village.
The incident occurred in Pattamundai block of Odisha’s Kendrapara district.
Mohanty said he was walking through knee-deep water when he felt a stinging sensation.
He was treated at a local community healthcare centre and reported feeling fine, though nervous.
Doctor Lalit Mohan Rath said Mohanty was symptom-free but would remain under observation as a precaution.
- Who
- Biju Janata Dal leader and former Rajnagar MLA Anshuman Mohanty was bitten; doctor Lalit Mohan Rath treated him.
- What
- Mohanty was bitten by a snake while inspecting a flood-hit village.
- When
- The incident occurred on Thursday.
- Where
- Pattamundai block in Odisha’s Kendrapara district, within the Rajanagar assembly constituency.
- Why
- He was inspecting a village affected by flooding.
- Person
- Anshuman Mohanty
- Political party
- Biju Janata Dal
- Location
- Pattamundai block, Kendrapara district, Odisha
- Assembly constituency
- Rajanagar
- Incident
- Snake bite while walking in knee-deep floodwater
- Medical condition
- Symptom-free and reported feeling fine
- Treatment
- Observed at a local community healthcare centre