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Student bitten by snake at Kolkata school; condition stable
A first-grade student at a Kolkata educational institution was bitten by a snake on his left hand on Tuesday morning. The boy was rushed to hospital where his condition has been reported as stable.
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The incident occurred at Mitra Institution in Kolkata on the morning of August 24, when the primary school student was struck on the left hand by the reptile. Medical staff at the receiving hospital assessed the child's condition as stable following the snakebite. The exact species of snake involved in the incident has not yet been confirmed. Following the attack, a team from the state's forest department was deployed to locate and capture the snake. Authorities are continuing their search of the school premises and surrounding areas. The incident has prompted concern among parents and school officials about safety measures at the institution.