Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Crocodile Safety Measures Protect Devotees During Holy Rituals
Imagine lots of people going for a swim in a river for a special holiday.
But, there are crocodiles living in that river.
To keep everyone safe, the foresters and police used clever tricks!
They set off firecrackers to scare the crocodiles away.
They also used big nets to create safe swimming areas.
The goal was to make sure everyone could safely do their religious rituals without worrying about the crocodiles.
It worked!
Everyone was happy to safely enjoy the holiday.
Foresters were on high alert due to the potential threat of freshwater crocodiles during Mahalaya.
Safety measures included firecrackers and fishing nets to deter crocodiles.
Surveillance and patrolling were increased in areas where people gathered for rituals.
A large portion of the river was fenced off with fishing nets to create a safe zone.
The event concluded without any incidents, providing relief to the foresters and devotees.
- Who
- Foresters, District Police, Administration, and Devotees
- What
- Implemented safety measures to protect devotees from crocodiles during Mahalaya rituals
- When
- During Mahalaya on Sunday
- Where
- Bhagirathi River, specifically at the Malatipur and Mahishamardini ghats in Kalna, East Burdwan
- Why
- To ensure the safety of people performing religious rituals in the river, due to reports of crocodile sightings.
- Event
- Mahalaya
- Location
- Bhagirathi River, Kalna, East Burdwan
- Primary Threat
- Freshwater Crocodiles
- Protection Measures
- Firecrackers, Fishing Nets, Surveillance
- Crocodile Species
- Crocodylus palustris (Freshwater Crocodile)