Famous snake catcher in Chikkamagaluru dies after being bitten by Cobra he rescued
Naresh reportedly had kept the Cobra in dickey of his scooter
Chikkamagaluru: In a heartbreaking incident, renowned snake rescuer Naresh met a tragic end after being bitten by a cobra he had rescued earlier in the day. The unfortunate incident occurred when Naresh attempted to release the snake from his scooter's storage compartment.
The incident unfolded in the early hours of the morning, when Naresh responded to a distress call from a concerned resident in the Chikkamagalur district. Known for his expertise in handling venomous reptiles, Naresh swiftly arrived at the location to rescue the cobra, which had been spotted near a residential area.
After successfully capturing the snake, Naresh carefully secured it in the dicky compartment of his scooter. However, as he was attempting to release the snake in a safe environment on Tuesday evening, tragedy struck. The cobra managed to deliver a venomous bite to Naresh, causing immediate distress.
Realizing the gravity of the situation, locals were rushing Naresh to the nearest hospital for urgent medical attention, but Naresh died before reaching the hospital.
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Naresh had been catching snakes in Chikkamagaluru and neighbouring areas for the last 25 years. He had rescued hundreds of snakes and conducted many awareness programmes on snakes. He was known for his extensive knowledge of snakes and passion for wildlife conservation, had gained widespread recognition for his commendable efforts in rescuing and relocating reptiles across the region. His expertise and fearlessness in handling venomous snakes had earned him the admiration and respect of both the local community and wildlife enthusiasts.
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Security scare at Delhi Assembly as SUV breaks through iron gate; 3 held, vehicle seized
New Delhi (PTI): In a major security breach at the Delhi Assembly, a masked man drove an SUV through one of the boundary gates, placed a flower bouquet outside the Speaker's office, and fled, triggering a high alert on Monday afternoon. Police later detained three people, including the driver, and seized the vehicle from north Delhi.
Multiple police teams, along with a bomb disposal squad, rushed to the site and conducted a thorough sweep of the area to rule out any threat, a police officer said.
The car, bearing an Uttar Pradesh registration number, entered the Assembly premises after breaking through Gate No. 2 at around 2 pm, officials said.
Since it is not the main gate, security is relatively less around it when the House is not in session, according to sources.
"The driver proceeded towards the office of Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta and placed a flower bouquet near the porch before rushing out in his vehicle," said a Delhi Secretariat official.
The incident raised "serious" security concerns, with authorities treating it as a potential "security breach", he said.
Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Ravindra Yadav reached the site soon after the incident and supervised the investigation.
Yadav said police checked CCTV camera footage in and around the area to reconstruct the sequence of events. Police teams were formed to track down the vehicle and its occupants, and alerts were flashed to adjoining states, with details of the suspected car shared with local police units.
Later, police apprehended three people, including the driver.
"Three people have been detained. The car was recovered, and the accused were caught in north Delhi," a police officer said.
Meanwhile, forensic experts examined the flower bouquet that was allegedly kept inside the assembly premises. The bomb disposal squad and dog squad conducted a thorough sweep of the area to rule out any explosive threat.
The incident comes close on the heels of bomb threats received by the Assembly during the recently concluded budget session.
