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In Meerut's Simauli village, over 100 snakes emerged from a farmer's courtyard, causing panic. Villagers, alongside the farmer, killed more than 50 snakes, unaware they were protected under the Wildlife Protection Act. The Forest Department is investigating the incident and urges the public to report such occurrences instead of harming protected species.
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