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The incident took
place on Friday (September 23) after forest department officials
removed the python from the premises of a school in northwestern
Rajasthan state. They were posing for pictures with it after
successfully capturing it.
Deputy Conservator of Forests, K.G.Shrivastav, said the incident
was unexpected as all officers were highly trained.
"I wanted the snake to be released in my presence, but the
officials released it before I could reach the spot. I had no
clue that civilians were also present at the spot and something
could go wrong as all the officials are highly trained. Clicking
selfies with the snake and releasing the photos publicly is an
offense under the Wildlife Act and we will issue notice to all
involved in this incident," Shrivastav said.
The victim, Ashok Bishnoi, accepted the incident happened due to
carelessness on his part.
"The moment I received the news I reached the location. I did
not realize how close I was to the python and it attacked me.
This is entirely my fault," said the victim, Ashok Bishnoi.
Vishnoi added that the mishap happened in a short span of time
in spite of the fact that the rescue officials had a strong grip
on the reptile.
The snake was later released in a forest.
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