Python Rescued From Dance Troupe During Ganesh Procession in Hyderabad
· India · The Hindu, NDTV
Animal welfare activists and police rescued an Indian rock python and a hen from a Visakhapatnam-based dance troupe during a Ganesh immersion procession in Hyderabad. The Greater Hyderabad Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals tracked the group for five days after receiving reports that a live snake was being used in performances. Authorities intervened on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Jawaharnagar, apprehending the alleged handler and seizing the animals. The python, a species protected under the Wild Life Protection Act of 1972, showed signs of an oral cavity infection during a veterinary examination. Officials stated that the reptile will receive medical treatment and eventual release into its natural habitat pending permission from wildlife authorities.
Why it matters
The case highlights the illegal use of protected wildlife in public performances and street processions, prompting animal welfare enforcement action.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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