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Assam: Panic grips Bongaigaon after Russell's Viper sighted multiple times

These snakes have been found in various parts of the district, including Chitkagaon, Kakaijana, Poparagaon, Dawkijhar and Abhayapuri. Local snake rescuers, Harmohan Rabha and Kartik Orau, urged the people not to panic. They emphasised the importance of seeking immediate medical attention when bitten. Specialist anaesthetist at Bongaigaon Civil Hospital also reassured the people about the hospital's adequate facilities for treating snake bites.