In a shocking incident, a farmer from Lalpur village in the Supaul district of Bihar carried a crocodile on his shoulders and took it to the police station, much to the amazement of locals.
The incident occurred after a crocodile was found in a paddy field in Bihar’s Supaul, creating panic among the people across the area. Some farmers were working in the field when they spotted the dangerous, life-threatening creature in the area. Soon, a huge crowd gathered around the field to see the wild animal.
Farmer Carries Crocodile On Shoulders
The villagers first informed the Forest Department; however, the delay prompted the local people to show courage. The villagers secured the crocodile by tying its mouth with a rope. Afterwards, Amit Kumar, a farmer, lifted the crocodile onto his shoulder and walked towards the Bhimnagar police station.
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Crowds gathered along the way to witness the remarkable sight. Several people recorded the scene on their mobile phones, and the video has gone viral on social media.
According to Amit, he spotted the crocodile while working in his paddy field. "We safely captured it. I first went to the Forest Department office in Kataiya but found no staff there. I then took the crocodile to the Bhimnagar police station. The police personnel immediately informed the Forest Department," he said.
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Crocodile Released Into River
Later, a team of the Forest Department arrived at the police station and took the crocodile into custody. After completing the necessary inspections and formalities, the crocodile was safely released into the Kosi River. Throughout the rescue operation, it was ensured that the crocodile did not suffer any injuries.
Forester Ravi Ranjan said that the captured crocodile was approximately five feet long. According to the forest official, crocodiles tend to come into residential areas due to rising river levels during the rainy season.