A woman from Garhth village in Uttarkashi district died after a snakebite while working at Chopra Tok. She was identified as Sumitra Devi, who died during treatment after being taken to a health centre.

The incident was reported on 21 October. At around morning 9:20 AM, Nagendra Singh Chauhan, a resident of Garhth, informed the Forest Department’s Hatad section that his wife had been bitten by a snake at Chopra Tok.

Treatment and -mortem

Following advice from the Forest Department, relatives immediately took Sumitra Devi to Primary Health Centre Banchora. She died while receiving treatment there.

After her death, the body was brought to District Hospital Uttarkashi for a -mortem examination. The Forest Department forwarded details of the incident to the concerned officials for further action.

The death has left the family in mourning. The available information does not identify the snake or provide further details about the circumstances of the bite.

Conclusion

Sumitra Devi of Garhth village died during treatment after a snakebite at Chopra Tok on 21 October. Her body was taken to District Hospital Uttarkashi for -mortem examination, while the Forest Department sent the incident details to the relevant officials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where did the snakebite occur?

The snakebite occurred at Chopra Tok in Uttarkashi district.

Q. Who died in the incident?

The woman was identified as Sumitra Devi, a resident of Garhth village.

Q. When was the incident reported?

The incident was reported on 21 October at around morning 9:20 AM.

Q. Where was Sumitra Devi taken for treatment?

Her relatives took her to Primary Health Centre Banchora after receiving advice from the Forest Department.

Q. What happened after her death?

Her body was brought to District Hospital Uttarkashi for a -mortem examination. The Forest Department also sent the incident details to the concerned officials for further action.