Bengal Monitor Lizard Rescued from Public Toilet in Udharbond, Released into Natural Habitat

A Bengal Monitor Lizard measuring around six feet in length was rescued from a public toilet near Udharbond Police Station on Friday evening after local residents alerted the Forest Department.

According to information available, at around 6 pm, a local businessman noticed the large reptile entering the public toilet. To prevent it from escaping or causing panic, he immediately closed the toilet door and informed the Forest Department.

A rescue team from the Barak Valley Wildlife Division reached the spot from Silchar. The operation was led by wildlife conservationist and wildlife expert Trikal Chakraborty, along with Forest Guard Rohit Malakar, assistant Shakirul Laskar and other members of the rescue team. With the cooperation of local residents, the animal was safely rescued without any injury.

Speaking to the media after the rescue, Trikal Chakraborty identified the animal as a Bengal Monitor Lizard. He said the reptile was approximately six feet long and described it as a scavenger that plays an important role in maintaining ecological balance. He also stated that the Bengal Monitor Lizard is protected under Indian law and urged people not to harm such animals if they are spotted in human settlements.

Forest officials later released the rescued monitor lizard into its natural habitat in the Barail Wildlife area on Friday night.

The successful rescue highlighted the importance of cooperation between the public and the Forest Department in ensuring the safe conservation of protected wildlife while preventing conflict between humans and wild animals.