A woman from Harbagad village in Bageshwar district died after being bitten by a venomous snake while working in her fields. Basanti Devi was taken to hospitals in Baijnath, Bageshwar, Almora and Haldwani, but died during treatment on Tuesday morning.
Basanti Devi, the wife of Khim Nath, had reportedly gone alone to cut grass at about 9:30 am on Monday. The snakebite occurred while she was in the fields.
Treatment continued across 4 hospitals
After the incident, family members and villagers took her to the Community Health Centre in Baijnath. Doctors provided initial treatment there before referring her to District Hospital Bageshwar because of her serious condition.
She was later moved to Base Hospital Almora and then to Sushila Tiwari Hospital in Haldwani. Her treatment continued at the Haldwani hospital until her death at around 10:30 am on Tuesday.
The report does not provide details about the snake, the treatment administered or any official action following the death.
Grief in Harbagad
Basanti Devi leaves behind her only son, who is unmarried. The death has brought grief to the family, while villagers have been visiting the household to offer condolences.
The incident has also cast a pall over Harbagad village in Garur development block. Residents are supporting the bereaved family after the woman’s death during treatment.
Conclusion
Basanti Devi died in Haldwani during treatment after a venomous snakebite in her Harbagad fields, following referrals through hospitals in Baijnath, Bageshwar and Almora.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the snakebite occur?
Basanti Devi was bitten while cutting grass in her fields in Harbagad village, Bageshwar district.
Q. When did she go to the fields?
She went alone at about 9:30 am on Monday.
Q. Which hospitals treated her?
She was taken to the Community Health Centre in Baijnath, District Hospital Bageshwar, Base Hospital Almora and Sushila Tiwari Hospital in Haldwani.
Q. When did Basanti Devi die?
She died at around 10:30 am on Tuesday during treatment at Sushila Tiwari Hospital in Haldwani.
Q. Who survives her?
She leaves behind her only son, who is unmarried.
Q. How has the village responded?
Residents of Harbagad have been mourning the death and visiting the family to offer condolences.
