A 35-year-old farmer from Mangalore village near Vepur in Cuddalore died on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, after being bitten by a poisonous snake and failing to receive timely medical treatment due to the absence of doctors at a local government health centre.
The victim, identified as Senthilkumar, was working in his field when the incident occurred. Locals rushed him to the Government Upgraded Primary Health Centre in the village for immediate care. However, according to residents, there were no doctors available at the facility for nearly three hours, during which no treatment or first aid was provided.
Senthilkumar’s condition deteriorated rapidly, and he died before any medical help arrived. His death sparked outrage among villagers and relatives, who accused health authorities of negligence.
In protest, villagers gathered outside the primary health centre, blocked the nearby road, and reportedly broke the hospital’s doors during a heated confrontation with staff. The situation caused tension in the area until police arrived to disperse the crowd and restore order.
Residents demanded that adequate medical staff be posted at the centre and called for accountability over what they described as a preventable death caused by administrative apathy. Local authorities are investigating the incident.
(Source: Top Tamil News)
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