Ulhasnagar Central Hospital Snake-Bite Case: SHRC Seeks Action-Taken Report After 3-Year-Old’s Death
Mumbai, August 26, 2026: The Civil Surgeon of Central Hospital, Ulhasnagar, has informed the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) that the case of a three-year-old child who died after an alleged snake bite was handled carelessly by the hospital staff. The doctor further informed the commission that a report on the matter had been forwarded to the Deputy Director of Health Services, Mumbai…
Mumbai, August 26, 2026 - The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has sought an action-taken report from the Deputy Director of Health Services, Mumbai Circle, Thane, following the death of a three-year-old child at Ulhasnagar Central Hospital due to alleged snake bite mishandling. The Civil Surgeon of Central Hospital, Ulhasnagar, Dr Manohar Bansode, informed the commission that he had forwarded a report on the matter to the Deputy Director of Health Services, Mumbai Circle, Thane.
The SHRC had taken suo motu cognisance of the news reports about the deceased child's family alleging delayed treatment at the hospital. The incident occurred in June 2026 when the three-year-old, Sultan Shaikh, was bitten by a snake while playing at home in Ambernath. The family claims the doctors at the hospital delayed treatment and demanded a snake photo before administering medical care, which they allege proved fatal.
The SHRC is now set to hear the action-taken report from the Deputy Director of Health Services at its next hearing on October 26.
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