12-Foot King Cobra Rescued From Cachar Village After 3-Hour Operation

A massive 12-foot king cobra was rescued from Loharband area in Cachar on Tuesday after local residents spotted the snake inside a populated village area and alerted wildlife rescuers and forest officials. The rescue operation, which lasted for nearly three hours, was carried out by wildlife conservationist Trikal Chakrabarty along with forest guard Rohit Malakar, forest guard Rameshwar Chasa and forest official Sabir Ahmed Laskar.

According to the rescue team, the king cobra had entered the public area possibly in search of prey or a mate during the ongoing monsoon season. Though king cobras are generally shy in nature and avoid human contact, the presence of the reptile near children and livestock raised serious safety concerns among villagers.

After reaching the spot near the Barik office area of Loharband, the rescue team first secured the surroundings to ensure public safety before beginning the operation. Local residents also cooperated with the rescuers and expressed their willingness to protect the snake while ensuring the safety of the village.

Following the successful rescue, awareness was spread among the public regarding wildlife protection, safety precautions and the importance of conserving snakes. Officials informed villagers that the king cobra is a protected species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The snake was later safely relocated to a suitable natural habitat.

Members of the rescue team described the operation as a successful example of teamwork between forest officials, wildlife rescuers and local residents.