Guwahati, May 31 -- Reported by Manoj Kumar Ojha

Guwahati: Amid social media speculation and misleading claims about the treatment of wildlife rescuer and environmental activist Devajit Moran after a King Cobra bite on Friday, snakebite expert Surajit Giri has issued a clarification on the medical decisions taken during the emergency.

According to Surajit Giri, Moran was first taken to Tinsukia Civil Hospital, where antivenom treatment was started and arrangements were made to shift him to Assam Medical College for intensive care.

However, on the way, he reportedly developed severe discomfort and chest pain, after which doctors reassessed his condition.

Surajit Giri said King Cobra bites are rare in India, with limited documented case...