Bettiah (Bihar): A bizarre and alarming incident was reported from a remote village in Bihar’s West Champaran district, where locals claim a one-year-old child killed a cobra by biting it.

The child, identified as Govind Kumar, was rushed to the government medical college and hospital in Bettiah town by his family members. The incident reportedly took place in Mohachchhi Bankatwa village, under the Majhaulia block.

According to hospital superintendent Duvakant Mishra, "The boy, Govind Kumar, was referred here yesterday by the primary health centre close to his village where he was rushed by family members after he fainted soon after chewing on the live snake".

"Family members claim he caught hold of their snake at their house, in Mohachchhi Bankatwa village under Majhaulia block. He was spotted with the serpent by his grandmother and by the time she could intervene, the reptile was bitten by the child. The cobra lay dead on the floor while the child also fell unconscious", said Mishra.

Doctors are currently observing the child for any signs of poisoning. According to Dr Mishra, treatment for venom exposure would begin if the boy displayed any related symptoms.

PTI