Maharashtra snake bite deaths: Fadnavis orders cancellation of licence of tribal residential school
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the permanent closure of a tribal residential school following the deaths of three girls due to snake bites. The government is also suspending the official responsible for the school's inspection and investigating the private organization running the facility.
Why it matters
The incident highlights systemic failures in the oversight and maintenance of government-aided residential schools for marginalized communities in India.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) ordered that the licence of the residential tribal school, where three girls died due to snake bite, be cancelled permanently. The administration said that it was in the process of issuing a notice regarding the matter. The CM also said that the official who had inspected the school earlier and had submitted a report, should be placed under suspension.
Maharashtra Tribal Affairs Minister Ashok Uike is learnt to have said in the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) that the government should take strict action against the private organisation which receives government aid to run the residential school for tribal girls.
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