Banki: One person was detained at Sahadapada village in Banki area of Odisha’s Cuttack district by the forest department for smuggling a python.
As per reports, a person was found carrying a 8-feet-long python in a rugged bag. He was first mistaken as a snake helpline personnel by the villagers but when the regional snake helpline personnel, being tipped off, arrived at the spot it was discovered that he was a snake smuggler.
The Banki forest ranger on being informed about the incident arrived at the spot and detainted the accused who has been identified as a resident of Jajpur district’s Danagadi block.
The snake was also rescued from his possession.
A smuggling racket consisting of 7 members are suspected to be actively trafficking large pythons from Banki area, said a snake helpline member.
Meanwhile, the accused has been reportedly handed over to the local police, said sources adding that he would be forwarded to the court later today.
Ms Kalinga AI