Girl Dies from Snakebite in Kapilvastu

Summary

A 16-year-old girl named Riya Barma died from a venomous cobra bite in Kapilvastu after attempts to treat her at local hospitals were unsuccessful.

Key Points
  • Riya Barma, a 16-year-old girl from Kapilvastu, died due to a venomous cobra bite.
  • The bite occurred at her home in Kapilvastu Municipality-1 at midnight on Wednesday.
  • She was taken to Kapilvastu Hospital immediately for treatment.
  • She died en route to the snakebite treatment center in Gorusinge as further treatment was not possible locally.
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