Two brothers die from snakebite in Jhenaidah

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JHENAIDAH, Sept 17, 2019 (BSS) – Two brothers died after being bitten by a
venomous snake at Nagpara village under Shailkupa upazila of the district
last night.

The deceased were identified as Shahin Mondol, 28, and his younger brother
Shohan Mondol, 8, hailed from the village.

Local people said the incident occurred at midnight last night while Shohan
and Shahin were sleeping at their residence.

They were rushed to Shailkupa Upazila Health Complex but the duty doctors
referred them to Kushtia Sadar Hospital later as their condition
deteriorated.

Shohan died on the way to the Kushtia Sadar Hospital while Shahin died
during treatment there.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Shailkupa Thana Bozlur Rahman confirmed.

The snake was beaten to death by locals at that night.