Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident, two brothers died of snakebite in Bandhasahi under Pattamundai police limits in Kendrapara district this morning.

The deceased were identified as Udaya and Krutibasa, two sons of Pravakara Sahoo.

According to reports, Udaya and Krutibasa were sleeping in their house when a poisonous snake bite them.

Though they are taken to a hospital, doctors could not save them.

A pal of gloom has descended in the village following death of the two innocent boys.