Deogarh: Snakebite claimed lives of two minor brothers at Jangalikudar village under Deogarh police limits in Odisha, early this morning.

The deceased were identified as Gouranga Dehury (14) and Soubhagya Dehury (8).

According to reports, a venomous snake bit the two brothers while they were sleeping on the floor of the house.

They were rescued and rushed to the Deogarh District Headquarters Hospital, where the duo died during treatment.

A pall of gloom descended on the village after the tragic incident.