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Caspian Cobra Bites Claim 2 Lives in Chamba; First Cases Recorded in India

Caspian Cobra Bites Claim 2 Lives in Chamba; First Cases Recorded in India

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September 27, 2026

Two human fatalities caused by Caspian cobra bites in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district have raised serious concerns among health experts, marking India’s first such recorded deaths and sparking questions regarding the effectiveness of available anti-snake venom.