Dhupguri, 19th September: A 5-feet long cobra snake was recovered from Maynatali village under Dhupguri’s Magurmari-02 Gram Panchayat. Reportedly, the locals spotted the snake in the chicken coop at a house in the locality.
Meanwhile, the snake killed the chicken inside the coop and ate 6 of its eggs. The locals set up a trap and caught the snake.
On the other hand, members of Dooars Nature and Snake Lovers Organization reached the spot after receiving the news of the incident. The reptile was rescued and will reportedly be released in the Maraghat Forest.