Indian Rock Python, Hen Rescued from Dance Group During Ganesh Immersion Celebrations in Hyderabad
The rescue operation was carried out by the Greater Hyderabad Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GHSPCA), in coordination with Madhuranagar Police, in Jawaharnagar on September 20.
Hyderabad: An Indian Rock Python and a hen were rescued from a dance group allegedly using the animals during public performances as part of Ganesh immersion celebrations in Hyderabad.
The rescue operation was carried out by the Greater Hyderabad Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GHSPCA), in coordination with Madhuranagar Police, in Jawaharnagar on September 20.
According to the rescuers, the dance group had reportedly travelled from Visakhapatnam and was being tracked for nearly five days before the animals were rescued.
The Indian Rock Python and the hen were allegedly being used as part of public performances during the Ganesh immersion celebrations. The animals were subsequently taken into safe custody by the rescue team.
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The Indian Rock Python is a protected species under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. The use or handling of protected wildlife in public performances can attract legal action under applicable wildlife protection laws.
Authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding the use of the animals and further action is expected based on the findings of the investigation.
