Father and son die after cobra bites during snake charming display in Uttar Pradesh

A father-and-son snake charming duo have died after being bitten by a cobra during a performance at a worship pavilion in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred in Munakpipurwa village in the Satrikha area when Naumilal, the snake handler, was demonstrating the extraction of a cobra's fangs as part of a public display.

According to initial reports, Naumilal was in the process of breaking the snake's fangs when the cobra struck and bit him. His father, Mahesh, rushed to help his son but was also bitten by the enraged snake during the attempted rescue.

Both father and son were rushed for medical treatment following the bites. However, despite receiving treatment, neither survived their injuries. Medical authorities confirmed that the venom from the cobra proved fatal to both victims.

The incident highlights the inherent dangers associated with snake charming and handling, practices that continue in parts of India despite growing awareness of the risks involved. Authorities have not yet disclosed further details regarding the circumstances of the performance or whether any regulatory violations were involved.