Indian Rock Python rescued from Ganesh procession in Jawaharnagar
HYDERABAD: The Greater Hyderabad Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GHSPCA) rescued an Indian Rock Python and a hen during a Ganesh Nimarjan procession at Jawaharnagar under Madhuranagar Police Station on September 20, 2026.
GHSPCAThe rescue was carried out with help from local police and Madhuranagar SHO Prabhakar. The GHSPCA team had been following a dance group from Visakhapatnam for five days after learning they were using a live snake in public shows.
On September 19, 2026, during a Ganesh Nimarjan procession in Kondapur, the snake handler ran away before the GHSPCA and police could catch him. However, the next day, the team got word that the group was back. As a result, GHSPCA worked with the police and went to the spot with the SHO and his team.
During the rescue, the team caught the snake handler and found the Indian Rock Python and the hen with him. According to GHSPCA, the python was being used in the group’s street show and the hen was being treated badly. The team, with help from the police, rescued both animals right away.
Protected species and veterinary care
The Indian Rock Python is a protected animal under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. GHSPCA asked the authorities to take action as per the wildlife laws.
Meanwhile, the rescued python is now being treated by Dr. Vishva Chaitanya, a vet. The vet said the python has an infection in its mouth and teeth. The python will stay under care and will be released back into the wild after it gets better and after getting permission from the wildlife authorities.
Additionally, GHSPCA thanked Madhuranagar Police Station SHO Prabhakar and the police for helping with the rescue.
Appeal to the public
GHSPCA asked people not to support or join shows with wild animals. They also asked the public to tell the police or wildlife officials right away if they see wild animals being used or treated badly in public programs or celebrations.
The GHSPCA rescue team included Soudharm Bhandari, Dinesh Anchaliya, Surender Bhandari, Taqi Ali, Sunil, and Mahip Jain. The press note was sent by Soudharm Bhandari, the group’s coordinator.
