
An e-rickshaw driver in Mathura, identified as Deepak, brought the snake that allegedly bit him to a government hospital, carrying it in his jacket pocket. He claimed he was delayed in receiving treatment and staged a protest. Hospital officials stated he was asked to remove the reptile due to safety concerns for other patients. Police were called to rescue the snake, and Deepak received anti-venom treatment. His condition is stable. The incident, captured on video, sparked widespread online discussion about healthcare access and snakebite protocols.
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