<p>A Class 7 student was bitten by a snake inside her classroom at an aided school in Neyyattinkara during Christmas celebrations on Friday. Following this, Kerala government initiated an inquiry into the incident.</p>
<p>According to a report on Manorama, Neha (12), a resident of Mekon, suffered a snakebite on her leg while attending festivities at the upper primary school. Teachers discovered a bite mark on her leg after she complained of severe pain. Upon inspecting the classroom, school staff found a venomous snake, identified as a hump-nosed pit viper, which they subsequently killed.</p>
<p>Neha was initially taken to a nearby primary health center and later shifted to the Government General Hospital. Due to the critical nature of her condition, she was transferred to the Government Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday morning. Hospital sources have since confirmed that her condition is now improving, as reported by PTI.</p>
<p>Reacting to the incident, General Education Minister V Sivankutty announced that the Director of General Education has been directed to conduct a detailed investigation and submit a report at the earliest. </p>
<p>The presence of a venomous snake in a school classroom has raised concerns about safety standards in educational institutions. Parents and local residents have called for stricter measures to ensure student safety and prevent similar incidents.</p>
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