In Nawada’s Rajauli dense forest, railway worker Santosh Lohar, 35, faced a life-and-death struggle after being bitten by a snake on Tuesday night following dinner. Adhering to a local folklore belief, he bit the snake back twice, aiming to counteract the venom. Miraculously, he survived and was rushed to Rajauli subdivision hospital for prompt treatment by Dr. Satish Chandra Sinha. His quick thinking and adherence to local folklore saw his discharge the next morning. This incident underscores regional beliefs regarding snakebites, highlighting how human-wildlife encounters and traditional practices can intersect in life-saving ways.
