Class 5 student bitten by snake on school premises in Keralam’s Kozhikode
A 10-year-old student was bitten by a snake on the grounds of a government school in Kozhikode, Kerala. The child received immediate medical attention from teachers and was subsequently transferred to a medical college for further care.
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety concerns regarding school infrastructure and wildlife management in rural educational environments.
A Class V student was bitten by a snake on the premises of Chalakkara Government Upper Primary School at Thamarassery in Kozhikode, Keralam, on Wednesday (September 23, 2026). The student, Ahiyan Muhammed, was reportedly bitten while he was on the school grounds.
Following the incident, teachers took the 10-year-old boy to the Thamarassery Taluk Hospital, where he was given preliminary treatment. He was later shifted to the Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital for further treatment.
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