Python tied to bike dragged for over three kilometres in Chhattisgarh
The atrocious incident had shocked the forest department and the wildlife enthusiasts.
The video footage was captured by someone travelling in a car that followed the bike. The incident sparked outrage on social media.
Pythons, non-venomous snakes, usually cited to live 25-40 years, are classified as endangered, and listed under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.
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