Gharial Caught in Fisherman's Net in Mirzapur, Causes Panic

• A fisherman in Mirzapur's Kashi Sarpatia village found a seven-foot-long gharial in his net instead of fish in the Ganga river.
• The gharial was left on the river bank, causing panic among bathers and villagers who had never seen such an animal up close.
• Villagers informed the Forest Department, which promptly arrived at the scene.
• With the help of locals, the Forest Department team safely rescued the gharial after an hour-long operation.
• The gharial was released in a safe location, averting a potential accident and calming the frightened villagers.

Why It Matters: A gharial caught in a fishing net in Mirzapur caused panic, but was safely rescued by the Forest Department.