Snake Cruelty in Bihar

In Bihar, the festival of Nag Panchami is being celebrated with snake charmers performing tricks with venomous snakes. However, it has come to light that these snakes are being subjected to cruelty before their performances. The snakes have their teeth broken and are then forced to drink milk. This inhumane treatment is a sad reality behind the festivities. The incident has been reported from various places in Bihar where Nag Panchami melas are being held.