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Bihar Admin Cracks Down
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 09:32 AM
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The Bihar administration conducted a special operation in Samastipur district ahead of Nag Panchami, freeing dozens of snakes from captivity. The operation was carried out due to the suspicion of illegal display of snakes.
The district administration of Samastipur in Bihar launched a crackdown on snake charmers ahead of the Nag Panchami festival. The operation was conducted in the Vithanpur block of the district, where dozens of snakes were found in captivity. The snakes were freed from the clutches of the snake charmers, who were allegedly planning to display them illegally during the festival. The administration's move is aimed at preventing the exploitation of snakes and ensuring their safety. The special operation was conducted on Sunday, and the freed snakes were released back into their natural habitat.