NHRC Notices Maharashtra Over Deaths of Three Tribal Girls from Snakebite
On August 14, 2026, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a notice to the Maharashtra government after three tribal girls died from snakebite in their hostel in Gadchiroli district on August 10. Six students were bitten; they slept on the floor due to cot shortages. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered the school's licence cancelled permanently. The NHRC directed the state to submit a detailed report within two weeks, including health updates for three surviving students undergoing treatment.
11 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Maharashtra cancels license of school after three tribal girls die from snakebites
12 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis ordered the permanent cancellation of a tribal school's license following three girls' deaths from snake bites.
15 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The NHRC issued a notice to the Maharashtra government following the deaths of three tribal girls from snakebite at a Gadchiroli school.
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