In a baffling incident that has shaken the small village of Soura, Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh, a 24-year-old man named Vikas Dwivedi has been bitten by a snake seven times in just 40 days. This unusual event has left the local community and medical professionals baffled. Dwivedi claims he has encountered the same hooded snake on multiple occasions, even during his sleep. The snake’s repeated attacks have become a recurring nightmare, leading to seven separate hospitalizations. Each time, Dwivedi is rushed to a private hospital in Fatehpur for critical care, receiving anti-venom injections to counteract the venom’s effects. Despite the severity of the bites, Dwivedi consistently recovers and returns home only to be bitten again.
The pattern of the bites is unsettling. Each incident occurs on a Saturday. Before every encounter, Dwivedi reports feeling a bad omen. He now lives in constant fear, haunted by a chilling dream where he sees his ninth encounter with the snake ending in death. Dr. Jawahar Lal, who has treated Dwivedi for each of the bites, has confirmed the severity of each incident, highlighting the crucial role of anti-venom in saving Dwivedi’s life. The repeated bites have raised concerns about the long-term health implications for Dwivedi. The case has even garnered the attention of Tauheed Ahmed Khan, a renowned snake catcher from Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Khan, who has faced his own harrowing encounters with snakes, was astounded by Dwivedi’s plight. He expressed concern about the dangers of repeated snake bites, emphasizing the potential for severe health complications, and the need for precise anti-venom treatment tailored to the specific type of snake.
Khan also highlighted the extensive medical intervention required after each bite, and the profound psychological toll on the victim. The case has sparked curiosity and worry across the region, with many seeking answers to the inexplicable phenomenon. As Dwivedi continues to live in fear of his ninth encounter, the question remains: will the authorities find a solution to this bizarre and terrifying situation before it’s too late?
