12-Foot King Cobra Rescued From Assam University Staff Quarters, Safely Released Into Wild

In yet another daring rescue operation, a 12-foot-long King Cobra was safely rescued by the Barak Valley Wildlife Division’s rescue team from a tin-roofed terrace near the Staff Quarters of Assam University, Cachar, on Saturday (June 8) afternoon. The massive reptile had entered the residential area, causing panic among locals, especially with children nearby.

The rescue was swiftly carried out by noted snake rescuer Trikal Chakrabarty, accompanied by Manas Jyoti Pegu from the Wildlife Rescue Team under the Barak Valley Wildlife Division. Upon receiving the distress call, the team rushed to the spot without delay.

“It took us almost two hours to control the situation. The snake had taken shelter under the tin roofing of the terrace, making the task more challenging,” said Trikal Chakrabarty.

A perimeter was set up with help from local residents to keep bystanders, especially children, at a safe distance during the operation. Following the successful rescue, the team conducted an awareness session for the gathered locals about King Cobras, their ecological importance, and the need for conservation efforts in the Barak Valley region.

The rescued snake, identified as an adult King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah), the world’s longest venomous snake — was later released safely into its natural habitat away from human settlements.

King Cobras are a protected species under the Wildlife Protection Act of India and play a crucial role in controlling the population of other snakes in the ecosystem.