A young man, Satyam Kumar, died in Mahada village, under Rajoun police station in Banka district, after being bitten by a poisonous snake. His family's reliance on traditional healers (jhad-phoonk) instead of timely medical treatment led to his demise.

The incident occurred late Wednesday night. Satyam was sleeping at home when he was bitten by a snake around 4 AM. Instead of taking him to a hospital immediately, his family opted for local jhad-phoonk rituals, wasting several crucial hours. During this time, Satyam's condition deteriorated rapidly.

When his health became critical, he was finally taken to the Rajoun Community Health Center. After initial treatment, doctors referred him to Mayaganj Hospital for better care. However, by the time he reached the hospital, it was too late. Satyam Kumar passed away during treatment.

His aunt, Jaymanti Devi, stated that after the snakebite, precious time was lost in jhad-phoonk, and he was brought to the Bhagalpur hospital around 8 AM. Doctors declared him dead upon examination. Jaymanti Devi also mentioned that the family does not wish for a post-mortem, stating they do not seek any government benefits.