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Mumbai Constable Rescues 9-Foot Python From Dharavi Duct as Police Video Goes Viral

The trained rescuer transferred the snake to the forest department, underscoring coordinated urban wildlife care in Mumbai.

Overview

  • A worker repairing wires spotted the python inside an internet duct near the Dharavi depot on December 13.
  • Police Constable Sachin More, attached to the local arms unit and trained in snake handling, extracted the reptile from the duct.
  • Mumbai Police posted footage of the rescue on X on December 16, drawing widespread attention online.
  • The python was handed over to the Maharashtra forest department for further handling.
  • In a separate update, two Indian Giant Squirrels treated for nearly three months by RAWW were declared fit and released into the wild last week.