Crocodile Enters Widow’s Home in Ratlam’s Kundanpur Village, Mother Saves Son

Late at night in the village of Kundanpur, located in Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh, a crocodile estimated at about seven feet in length was reported to have entered the home of a widowed resident. The animal was seen inside the dwelling while the woman was asleep, and she awoke to the unexpected intruder.

Acting quickly, the mother managed to usher her seven‑year‑old son out of the house through a window, ensuring his safety before confronting the reptile herself. She then left the premises without sustaining any injuries, and the child was unharmed.

Local authorities were alerted immediately after the incident. Wildlife officials from the state forest department have been dispatched to the scene to capture the crocodile and investigate how it accessed the residential area. No further damage or casualties have been reported so far.

The incident has raised concerns among residents about wildlife encroachment in the region, prompting calls for better fencing and awareness measures near water bodies that attract such animals.