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Politics
Snake disrupts Rahul Gandhi's rally preparations at Indore's Regional Park
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 03:45 PM
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A snake found on the field caused a brief panic during set‑up for Rahul Gandhi's event near Indore's Regional Park, prompting a halt until the reptile was safely rescued.
Indore, Madhya Pradesh – While ground staff were arranging the stage and seating for a scheduled rally of senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi near the city's Regional Park, a snake slithered onto the open field, startling workers and onlookers. The unexpected sight caused an immediate suspension of the set‑up activities as people moved away from the area.
Local authorities were alerted, and a professional snake catcher was called to the site. Using standard capture equipment, the handler secured the reptile without harming it and escorted it away from the venue. The incident, though brief, created a moment of chaos among the volunteers and media personnel present.
After the snake was safely removed, the event team resumed preparations, ensuring that the stage, sound system and seating arrangements were completed on schedule. No injuries were reported, and the rally is expected to proceed as planned later in the day.
The incident highlights the challenges of organizing large public gatherings in open spaces, where wildlife encounters, though rare, can cause temporary disruptions.
Local authorities were alerted, and a professional snake catcher was called to the site. Using standard capture equipment, the handler secured the reptile without harming it and escorted it away from the venue. The incident, though brief, created a moment of chaos among the volunteers and media personnel present.
After the snake was safely removed, the event team resumed preparations, ensuring that the stage, sound system and seating arrangements were completed on schedule. No injuries were reported, and the rally is expected to proceed as planned later in the day.
The incident highlights the challenges of organizing large public gatherings in open spaces, where wildlife encounters, though rare, can cause temporary disruptions.