Hardoi Man Slaps Brother 150 Times In One Hour To Keep Him Consious After Snake Bite, 15 Anti-Venom Injections Save His Life
A dramatic incident in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, has highlighted the importance of quick action after a snake bite. A 21-year-old man was reportedly bitten by a venomous snake while working in his brother’s field. As the venom began affecting him, his elder brother slapped him more than 150 times in an hour to prevent him from losing consciousness. The unusual act was not driven by anger. Doctors…
On August 16, 2026, a harrowing incident unfolded in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, underscoring the critical role of prompt medical intervention following a snakebite. A 21-year-old man, Arun, was bitten by a venomous snake while tending to his brother Akash's crops. As the toxic effects of the snakebite set in, Arun began to lose consciousness, alarming his elder sibling.
In a remarkable display of concern and adherence to medical advice, Akash decided to keep his brother awake to prevent him from falling asleep—a crucial step to counteract the venom's impact on the nervous system. The unusual method employed by Akash to achieve this involved slapping his brother more than 150 times within an hour. This drastic measure was not born out of anger but was strictly following the medical instructions given to the family, emphasizing the importance of keeping the victim conscious.
The incident occurred near Jyoti Nagar in Hardoi's rural Kotwali area. Upon noticing the snakebite, Akash promptly rushed Arun to the hospital. Along the way, Shivam Sharma, a local medical store owner, assisted in transporting the victim to the medical college on his motorcycle, hastening the brothers' arrival for urgent medical care.
Upon arrival, the medical team at the hospital immediately began treating Arun for the severe effects of the snakebite. Recognizing the severity, doctors administered 15 anti-venom injections, a standard treatment for such cases to counteract the venom's effects. The relentless care from both the medical professionals and Akash's unwavering support played a pivotal role in Arun's survival.
Despite the harrowing ordeal, Arun managed to pull through the critical phase, a testament to the immediacy and effectiveness of the medical intervention coupled with the family's dedication to keeping him awake. The story from Hardoi serves as a poignant reminder of the life-saving impact of prompt medical action and the extraordinary lengths some families will go to for one another in moments of crisis.
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