Maharashtra snake bite deaths: Fadnavis orders cancellation of licence of tribal residential school
The CM also said that the official who had inspected the school earlier and had submitted a report, should be placed under suspension
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the permanent cancellation of the licence for a tribal residential school where three girls tragically died due to snake bites. The administration is in the process of issuing a cancellation notice. Fadnavis also directed that the inspector who previously inspected the school be placed under suspension.
Maharashtra Tribal Affairs Minister Ashok Uike suggested during a Cabinet meeting that the government should take stringent action against the private organization receiving government aid to run the school, stating that proper inspections are needed, including those in remote areas. The school in question, located in Japtalai, Dhanora taluka, had no teachers or wardens and provided no facilities despite receiving government aid.
The incident occurred overnight between August 9 and August 10, around 1 a.m. to 2 a.m. when five girls were bitten by a snake, although earlier reports had claimed six. The affected girls, aged 11 and 14, are currently undergoing treatment; one is critical, while the other is stable. District Health Officer Dr. Pratap Shinde informed that several girls reported symptoms like stomach ache and vomiting before being admitted and later discharged as stable.
The Opposition has criticized the government, demanding that those responsible be charged with culpable homicide. The BJP claimed that the school was managed by Congress leader Marotrao Kowase, who has served as an MLA and an MP.
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