Class 3 student dies of snakebite in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur hostel; two officials suspended, probe ordered by district collector
The victim, Amrit Sai, aged nine, was a resident of the Government Scheduled Tribe Boys' Hostel in Bagia. He died after a snake bit him while he was asleep in the hostel. Investigations revealed serious lapses in hostel maintenance, delayed reporting, and failure to provide timely medical care, all of which contributed to the boy's death.
Collector orders suspension
Jashpur Collector Rohit Vyas ordered the suspension of hostel superintendent Thakur Dayal Singh and hostel attendant Ramkunwar Sidar for gross negligence.
Singh also serves as a teacher at the Pre-Secondary School in Shabdmunda.
'Preliminary findings show that instead of taking the student to the nearby Primary Health Centre, which is only 2–3 kilometres away, the superintendent panicked and took him to a Community Health Centre, causing an unnecessary delay. The snake was later identified as a common krait, and timely treatment could have saved the boy,' said the Collector.
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Rule invoked, headquarters shifted
Citing Rule 9(1)(a) of the Chhattisgarh Civil Service (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1966, the Collector suspended Singh with immediate effect. He will receive a subsistence allowance during the suspension period, and his headquarters has been moved to the Office of the Block Education Officer, Kansabel.
Similarly, Ramkunwar Sidar was suspended for negligence in cleaning and maintenance, which allowed the snake to enter the hostel undetected.
Neglect in supervision
A show-cause notice was issued to Fakir Ram Yadav, the Block Coordinator of Kansabel, for failing to ensure proper supervision. An unannounced inspection by the Sub-Divisional Revenue Officer revealed broken window panes, overgrown bushes, and unhygienic hostel conditions, including unclean beds.
The notice stated that such negligence during the monsoon season, when poisonous creatures are common, directly contributed to the tragedy.
Yadav was found to have violated the Chhattisgarh Civil Service Conduct Rules, 1965, by not ensuring regular inspections and safety instructions.
He has been asked to submit a detailed explanation within three days, failing which disciplinary action will follow.
Safety measures strengthened
Collector Vyas said a compensation of ₹4 lakh has been arranged for the bereaved family. All tribal hostels in the district are now under strict monitoring, and officials have been directed to enforce safety and hygiene protocols.
'Given that Jashpur is known as a 'Naglok' (snake-prone area), anti-snake venom is being ensured at all health centres. We also conduct awareness drives regularly,' he added.
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