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Snakebite Deaths: Chitrakoot Introduces 3-Doctor Panel for Post-Mortems, Compensation

Snakebite Deaths: Chitrakoot Introduces 3-Doctor Panel for Post-Mortems, Compensation

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News18•24-02-2026, 11:09

Snakebite Deaths: Chitrakoot Introduces 3-Doctor Panel for Post-Mortems, Compensation

•Chitrakoot's health department launches a new initiative for snakebite deaths, a common issue in Bundelkhand during monsoon.
•All snakebite death post-mortems will now be conducted by a panel of three doctors, replacing the single-doctor system.
•The move aims for more accurate and transparent confirmation of death causes, addressing past disputes and compensation claims.
•District Magistrate instructed the change to prevent false claims for compensation and ensure clarity in reports.
•Snakebite is considered a natural disaster, making accurate post-mortem reports crucial for government compensation.

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