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Crocodile beaten to death in revenge for boy's demise at Bihar's Vaishali

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Published : Jun 14, 2023, 10:01 AM IST

Updated : Jun 14, 2023, 10:18 AM IST

A 14-year-old boy died in an attack by crocodile when he went near the waters in the Ganga river during puja programme for their family's newly-bought bike at Khalsa Ghat. Then, the villagers hunted the alligator in the waters, brought it out and beat it to death in Bihar's Vaishali district.

Bihar: Revenge killing of alligator by local residents after death of 14-year-old boy
Bihar: Revenge killing of alligator by local residents after death of 14-year-old boy

Bihar: Revenge killing of alligator by local residents after death of 14-year-old boy

Vaishali (Bihar) : A ghastly incident that took place in Vaishali, Bihar, shook humanity. The local people caught a crocodile from the river and killed it. Someone has also made a video of this, in which it is visible how mercilessly people were seen beating the alligator. After this, the officials of the Forest Department started investigating the matter pertaining to the killing of the giant reptile.

The case is of the Rustampur police station area in ​​the Vaishali district. A 14-year-old boy from Gariban Toli had gone to bathe in the river. During this, he was caught and injured by a crocodile, due to which he died. Enraged by this incident, people hunted and brought the crocodile out of the river and beat it to death with sticks.

The deceased has been identified as Ankit Kumar (14) of Gokulpur village under the Rustampur police station area. It is being told about the incident that Ankit's father Dharmendra Das had bought the bike on Monday. On Tuesday, the family members went to Khalsa Ghat to worship the bike. Preparations were going on for the bike worship. Kishore had gone to the river Ganga to get water. During this, the accident happened. The crocodile attacked his leg. After which he could not recover and he died.

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As soon as the information is received, Vaishali DFO Amita Raj has directed to investigate the case. Forest personnel have been sent to investigate on the spot. Amita Raj said that as soon as it is known, the forest officials are investigating the matter. People are requested that if any such forest creature is found, they may contact the forest officials. If information is given, such forest creatures can be rescued.

"A crocodile has been killed, it is being thoroughly investigated. Reports are being sought after talking to people. Wildlife law has been violated. Action will be taken against the guilty. I feel sorry for those who have suffered damage. But killing the dumb creature won't bring it back." - Amita Raj, DFO Vaishali.

Bihar: Revenge killing of alligator by local residents after death of 14-year-old boy

Vaishali (Bihar) : A ghastly incident that took place in Vaishali, Bihar, shook humanity. The local people caught a crocodile from the river and killed it. Someone has also made a video of this, in which it is visible how mercilessly people were seen beating the alligator. After this, the officials of the Forest Department started investigating the matter pertaining to the killing of the giant reptile.

The case is of the Rustampur police station area in ​​the Vaishali district. A 14-year-old boy from Gariban Toli had gone to bathe in the river. During this, he was caught and injured by a crocodile, due to which he died. Enraged by this incident, people hunted and brought the crocodile out of the river and beat it to death with sticks.

The deceased has been identified as Ankit Kumar (14) of Gokulpur village under the Rustampur police station area. It is being told about the incident that Ankit's father Dharmendra Das had bought the bike on Monday. On Tuesday, the family members went to Khalsa Ghat to worship the bike. Preparations were going on for the bike worship. Kishore had gone to the river Ganga to get water. During this, the accident happened. The crocodile attacked his leg. After which he could not recover and he died.

Also Read : Four wild elephants fall into lake in Karnataka's Ajjavara, rescued

As soon as the information is received, Vaishali DFO Amita Raj has directed to investigate the case. Forest personnel have been sent to investigate on the spot. Amita Raj said that as soon as it is known, the forest officials are investigating the matter. People are requested that if any such forest creature is found, they may contact the forest officials. If information is given, such forest creatures can be rescued.

"A crocodile has been killed, it is being thoroughly investigated. Reports are being sought after talking to people. Wildlife law has been violated. Action will be taken against the guilty. I feel sorry for those who have suffered damage. But killing the dumb creature won't bring it back." - Amita Raj, DFO Vaishali.

Last Updated : Jun 14, 2023, 10:18 AM IST
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