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12-foot python enters chicken shop in Chhatarpur, kills five birds
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 07:28 PM
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A 10‑12 foot python slithered into a poultry shop in Bhagwan Nagar, Chhatarpur on Saturday, killing five chickens. No injuries were reported.
On Saturday, residents of Bhagwan Nagar in Chhatarpur district reported a massive python, estimated at 10 to 12 feet in length, entering a local chicken shop. The reptile is believed to have preyed on five chickens kept in the premises, leaving the birds dead on the floor.
The unexpected intrusion attracted a sizable crowd of onlookers, many of whom gathered to watch the unusual sight. Local shop owners and nearby residents described a mixture of fear and fascination as the snake moved through the shop before it was eventually coaxed out.
Fortunately, no human injuries were recorded during the incident. Authorities were alerted, and wildlife officials arrived to safely capture and relocate the python, preventing further damage or danger to the public.
The event has sparked discussions about the presence of large snakes in urban fringes of Madhya Pradesh and the need for better awareness on coexisting with wildlife.
Police and forest department officials are monitoring the area, urging citizens to report similar sightings promptly.
The unexpected intrusion attracted a sizable crowd of onlookers, many of whom gathered to watch the unusual sight. Local shop owners and nearby residents described a mixture of fear and fascination as the snake moved through the shop before it was eventually coaxed out.
Fortunately, no human injuries were recorded during the incident. Authorities were alerted, and wildlife officials arrived to safely capture and relocate the python, preventing further damage or danger to the public.
The event has sparked discussions about the presence of large snakes in urban fringes of Madhya Pradesh and the need for better awareness on coexisting with wildlife.
Police and forest department officials are monitoring the area, urging citizens to report similar sightings promptly.