Giant Crocodile Rescued from Chandraprabha River in Chakia, Panic Subsides

• A 10-12 foot long crocodile caused panic in Chakia, Chandauli, after being spotted in the Chandraprabha River near Jageshwar Nath Temple.
• Villagers were terrified as the aggressive crocodile moved between the river and its bank, prompting fears of it entering settlements.
• The Forest Department, led by Deputy Ranger Anand Dubey, arrived promptly and managed the crowd before initiating a challenging rescue.
• After an hour-long effort, the team successfully trapped the massive crocodile using nets and ropes, bringing relief to the villagers.
• The rescued crocodile was safely transported and released into the deep waters of the Chandraprabha Dam, away from human habitation.

Why It Matters: Forest Department's swift action averted a major accident after a giant crocodile caused panic in Chakia.