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Snake charmer arrested in Faridabad, seven Indian cobras seized

Snake charmer arrested in Faridabad, seven Indian cobras seized
Police arrest snake charmer in Faridabad, seize seven Indian cobras · m.rediff.com

A man who charms snakes was arrested by police in a city called Faridabad.

He is accused of keeping wild animals locked up and trading them illegally.

Police found seven Indian cobras and one rat snake with him.

Cobras are dangerous snakes, and in India they are protected by law.

A special wildlife team from the forest department rescued the snakes.

The man, named Bansi Nath, was handed over to the local police.

Police registered a case against him at the Palla police station.

He was taken to court and the judge sent him to jail while the case continues.

Keeping wild animals without permission is against the law because it harms the animals.

Key facts

Accused
Bansi Nath
Location
Palla police station area, Faridabad
Animals recovered
Seven Indian cobras and one rat snake
Allegations
Keeping wild animals in captivity and illegal trade
Arresting agency
Forest department's wildlife team
FIR registered at
Palla police station
Court outcome
Sent to judicial custody

Quotes

Senior police officer

Senior police officer in Faridabad police

“The accused snake charmer was produced in a city court today and sent into judicial custody.”
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