NHRC issues notice after three girls die of snakebite at Gadchiroli residential school
The human rights commission observed that the incident raises serious concerns regarding the alleged violation of students’ human rights and a lack of basic facilities at the hostel
On August 14, 2026, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a notice to the Maharashtra government following the death of three tribal girls from snakebite while staying at a hostel in Gadchiroli district. The tragic incident occurred on August 10, 2026, when the girls were sleeping on the floor due to a lack of cots. Six students were bitten by the snake, but only three have survived and are receiving medical treatment in a hospital.
Following the incident, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered the cancellation of the school's license permanently, as the hostel had been operational for around 25 years. The NHRC, citing a media report, expressed concerns over potential human rights violations and inadequate facilities at the hostel. In response, the NHRC directed the State government to submit a thorough report within two weeks, which will also detail the current health status of the three surviving students.
Gadchiroli has been reported to have a significant number of snakebite cases annually, further emphasizing the NHRC's concerns regarding the incident that took place at the tribal residential school.
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