Summary:
Associate professor at the College of Vocational Studies, Sonya Ghosh, had apprehended two snake charmers near Apollo hospital on Monday. The wildlife department did not respond to calls and messages. “The Indian Cobra and the Rat snake are comparatively rare, while the Sand Boa is commonly found in Vasant Kunj. The two accused were in possession of an Indian Cobra and a Dhaman/Rat snake covered under Part-2 Schedule-II of Wildlife Protection Act, and a Sand Boa covered under Schedule-IV of the Act. An Indian Cobra was among three snakes rescued An Indian Cobra was among three snakes rescuedFollowing the rescue of three snakes from two snake charmers and an alleged three-hour wait for the wildlife inspectors to arrive at the spot, a Delhi court directed the Delhi government to ensure that proper staff and equipment are made available to Wildlife Department officials..