Parents claim lack of timely treatment at local hospital led to tragic death

In a heartbreaking incident in Khambhalpada, Dombivli, four-year-old died after being bitten by a snake, while staying at her maternal aunt’s house. The child had gone there along with her mother, as the family’s residence in Ajde village saw her father working on mandap decoration and her mother away on a visit.

The tragedy unfolded at night when Pranvi, sleeping beside her aunt, began crying inconsolably. Her cries woke her aunt, who attempted to hand the child over to her mother. Shortly after, the aunt herself was bitten by the snake.

It was then realized that Pranvi had likely been bitten as well. Both were rushed to for treatment. Initially, doctors reported that both were stable, but the child’s co

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