12-Foot King Cobra Rescued From Assam University Staff Quarters, Safely Released Into Wild

Silchar: In a high-alert wildlife rescue operation, a massive 12-foot-long King Cobra was successfully rescued from the Staff Quarters area of Assam University, Silchar, on Saturday afternoon. The dramatic rescue unfolded when the Barak Valley Wildlife Division’s specialist team responded to an emergency call reporting the presence of the giant snake hiding under a tin-roofed terrace.

The incident triggered panic in the residential campus, especially among families with children. Acting swiftly, noted snake rescuer Trikal Chakrabarty, alongside Manas Jyoti Pegu of the Wildlife Rescue Team, arrived on-site and led the operation.

“It took us nearly two hours to control the situation due to the snake’s difficult position beneath the tin roofing,” Chakrabarty told BarakOutlet.

A temporary safety perimeter was immediately set up with the help of local residents to protect onlookers and ensure the rescue was carried out without risk.

Following the successful capture, the team held an on-the-spot awareness session for local residents. The talk emphasized the ecological importance of King Cobras, their behavior, and the critical need for wildlife conservation in the Barak Valley region.

The rescued reptile was confirmed to be an adult King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) — the world’s longest venomous snake. After an initial health inspection, the snake was safely released into a natural forested habitat, away from any human population.

King Cobras are listed as protected under the Wildlife Protection Act of India, and they play an essential role in controlling the population of other snakes, thus maintaining ecological balance.

BarakOutlet commends the courage and expertise of the rescue team and urges the public to remain alert and report any wildlife sightings to the authorities instead of taking risks.

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