FIR against Uttar Pradesh youth for killing snake

An FIR has been registered against a youth for killing a snake in Bisauli Kotwali area of Badaun district. The case came to light after a video in this connection went viral.

Badaun:Taking cognizance of a viral video alleging that a youth killed a snake in Badaun, an FIR was lodged against the accused. A case was registered against him under Section 9 and 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act. ETV Bharat has not verified the authenticity of the video.

On June 8, a video went viral on social media where a youth from Bisauli Kotwali area is seen confessing to have killed the snake. In the video, the youth is heard saying the snake was spotted under a shed where he sleeps. The youth admitted that he killed and then burnt the snake. Also, justifying his act he said that he killed it in fear of being bitten by the animal.

Soon after the video went viral, the forest officials took cognizance of it and lodged a police complaint. Based on the complaint of Krishna Kumar Yadav, conservator, forest department, a case was registered under the Forest Protection Act against the accused youth named Joeb.

According to the police, they were informed that some youths had caught a snake and killed it. Police initiated an investigation but by the time they reached the spot, the burnt snake had already been removed.

Locals said the snake had entered in a wooden shed on Idgah Road in Bisauli town. After which, some youths killed and burnt it. After hearing about this incident, animal lover Vibhor Sharma informed the forest department.

When Yadav reached the spot, he did not find any evidence of the act. But, the video that had gone viral acted as proof against the accused. Following which, an FIR was lodged against Joeb. When the forest department team questioned the accused he asked who would have taken responsibility if the snake had bitten him.