Tragedy Strikes: Snakebite Claims Young Life

An eight-year-old boy named Aljo tragically passed away from a suspected snakebite at his residence near Kodaly. Authorities confirmed the incident on Sunday, noting that Aljo's 10-year-old brother, Anjo, is in critical condition at a private healthcare facility.

The children were asleep beside their mother when the alarm was raised by Anjo, who experienced uneasiness and stomach pain around 5:30 a.m. Both brothers were discovered unconscious and rushed for medical assistance; however, Aljo could not be saved.

Initially, food poisoning was suspected, but further investigation revealed a snake present in their room, identified as a venomous species known locally as 'sankuvarayan'. The snake was captured by authorities, confirming the suspicion of a snakebite incident.