Mumbai, Jan 15: A four-foot-long venomous snake was found in a polling booth at Loreto Convent School, RCF Colony, Chembur, on Wednesday night, creating a panic-like situation among the staff deployed at the polling booth. The polling officers called snake rescuers from Manav Abhyas Sangh and the Maharashtra Animal Rescue Association.
“The incident took place at 10 pm on Wednesday. The four-foot venomous snake was safely caught and released into its habitat at a safe location. The snake came from the dense tree cover of the RCF,” said Janardan Bodekar from the Forest Department.
Initial panic among voters
Chembur-based activist Satish Shetty said, “It is a good sign that the snake exists in the forests. At the same time, the reality is that people get panicked. There is no doubt that initially there was some resistance from voters polling at Loreto School after the news of a snake being found. However, the fear subsided soon after people learnt that the premises had been checked thoroughly by the concerned authorities.”
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Video goes viral
The video of the snake rescue soon went viral on social media, with netizens offering humorous reactions. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit commented, “Mahadev also has come to vote for development & a progressive city.” One user commented, “More venomous ones are standing for elections from some political parties...”
Polling conducted smoothly
Polling was held at Loreto School smoothly on Thursday.
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