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Two Giant Pythons Spotted Near BCPL Facility in Assam, Residents Seek Help
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 06:31 PM
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Two large pythons were reported near the BCPL industrial complex in Assam, prompting frightened locals to call authorities for assistance.
Assam police received multiple calls on Tuesday after residents near the BCPL facility reported seeing two unusually large pythons slithering around the perimeter. Witnesses described the snakes as exceeding typical lengths, causing alarm among workers and nearby villagers.
Local authorities dispatched wildlife officials and forest department teams to the site to assess the situation and safely capture the reptiles. The teams are equipped with standard herpetological gear and are coordinating with the facility’s security personnel to cordon off the area.
Officials have urged the public to avoid the vicinity until the snakes are removed, emphasizing that pythons, while generally non‑venomous, can pose a serious threat due to their size. No injuries have been reported so far, and the operation is expected to conclude within the next few hours.
The incident highlights growing concerns over wildlife encroachment in industrial zones of the state, prompting calls for improved habitat management and regular monitoring around such facilities.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops and the snakes are safely relocated to a suitable forested area.
Local authorities dispatched wildlife officials and forest department teams to the site to assess the situation and safely capture the reptiles. The teams are equipped with standard herpetological gear and are coordinating with the facility’s security personnel to cordon off the area.
Officials have urged the public to avoid the vicinity until the snakes are removed, emphasizing that pythons, while generally non‑venomous, can pose a serious threat due to their size. No injuries have been reported so far, and the operation is expected to conclude within the next few hours.
The incident highlights growing concerns over wildlife encroachment in industrial zones of the state, prompting calls for improved habitat management and regular monitoring around such facilities.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops and the snakes are safely relocated to a suitable forested area.