Tragic end to a vendor's story: Milk Vendor passes away at Coimbatore Hospital after snake bite

Vijayakumar, a milk vendor from Pollachi, who was undergoing treatment for snake bites at a government hospital in Coimbatore, died. Mahalingapuram police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.


Coimbatore: Vijayakumar (37) is from Rasakkapalayam in Pollachi in the district of Coimbatore. The milkman.

Vijayakumar (37) mikman is from Rasakkapalayam in Pollachi in the district of Coimbatore. On April 8, he had cut fodder grass for cattle in a garden near his house. A poisonous snake was hiding there and bit his hand.

He was eventually rescued by locals and taken to a neighbouring private hospital. Following the doctor's advice, he was sent to Coimbatore Government Hospital for further treatment.

Vijayakumar, who had been admitted in the intensive care unit (ICU), died late last night as a result of his injuries. The Mahalingapuram police department has registered a case and are investigating the matter.

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