Like Krishna vs Kaliya”: 2-Year-Old Bites Cobra to Death in Bihar, Survives Unharmed

In a bizarre incident that has captured widespread attention, a 2‑year‑old boy in Bettiah, West Champaran, Bihar, bit a cobra to death after the venomous snake wrapped itself around his tiny hands . Drawing comparisons to the mythological episode of Lord Krishna and Kaliya, the toddler managed to kill the cobra with his teeth and survived the ordeal.

Location & Context

The incident occurred in Mohachchhi Bankatwa village, under Majhaulia block of Bettiah district. The region has a history of monsoon-era snake encounters as dry conditions shift to wetter surroundings, stirring reptile activity

What Happened: Witness Accounts

Reportedly, the cobra emerged near the toddler while he was playing outside. The snake coiled around his hand, and in a reflexive burst, the child bit the snake forcefully, fatally injuring it on the spot. Within moments, he lost consciousness and was rushed to the local hospital by his family

Witness Mateshwari Devi, the child’s grandmother, recounted how quickly events unfolded: before adults could intervene, the serpent lay dead and the boy had already fainted

Medical Report & Condition

Govind (some reports identify him as Govinda) was treated initially at the village Primary Health Centre and referred to Government Medical College & Hospital, Bettiah for observation. Doctors confirmed he remains stable and out of danger. No clear signs of venom poisoning were found, and medical professionals believe trauma—not venom—led to the cobra’s death. The child is under continuous monitoring

Cultural Comparisons: Krishna vs Kaliya

As news travelled, locals drew parallels between the bravery of the toddler and the mythological tale in which Lord Krishna subdues the multi-headed serpent Kaliya. Social media reactions have coined the boy a “modern-day Bal Krishna,” marveling at the extraordinary fate of the event

Local Reactions & Media Buzz

The story spread rapidly across news platforms and social channels. Hashtags such as #BiharToddlerHero, #CobraDeadlyBite, and #KrishnaVsKaliya trended as users expressed shock and echoed comparisons to epic folklore. Many commended the child’s survival, calling it miraculous amid fatal potential.

Unexpected Hero Amid Danger

This incident adds to Bihar’s record of extraordinary snake-related stories:

• In 2024, a one‑year‑old boy in Bihar’s Gaya district was reported to have bit a non‑venomous snake to death, mistaking it for a toy—also surviving unharmed
• In another rare case from Chhattisgarh, a young child turned the tables on a venomous cobra, biting back after a “dry bite” and ultimately killing the snake before receiving medical care