A sense of shock spread through Ujjal Majri village along the Haryana and Himachal Pradesh border after the carcass of a massive female python was discovered on the roadside. Residents in the Ambala district border locality spotted the lifeless reptile and immediately alerted the wildlife department alongside members of the Vande Mataram Dal rescue group. Upon reaching the location, response teams inspected the reptile and recorded its length at approximately 10 feet 3 inches, with a total weight of around 23 kilograms. However, what turned a routine wildlife discovery into a serious inquiry was a rope tied securely around the creature's neck, raising immediate suspicion about the events leading up to its death.
Rope Around The Neck Triggers Foul Play Suspicions
The presence of the restraint has prompted investigators to examine whether human cruelty, poaching, or an attempt to capture and drag the creature caused the fatality. Bharat Kumar, a member of the Vande Mataram Dal, stated that his unit coordinated with the wildlife department after receiving initial distress calls from Ujjal Majri. Forest and wildlife teams from neighbouring Himachal Pradesh were also present at the border scene during the inspection. Finding the rope tied around the neck challenged the assumption of a natural demise or a routine road accident, making deliberate human intervention a primary line of inquiry.
Five-Doctor Medical Panel Conducts Autopsy
To determine the precise cause of death, the carcass of the female python was transported to the animal hospital under the supervision of the deputy director of veterinary services. A dedicated board consisting of five veterinary doctors carried out an extensive post-mortem examination. The medical analysis focuses on assessing internal trauma, potential suffocation from the rope, and toxic substances. Medical authorities expect the formal autopsy findings within the next two to three days, which will provide conclusive scientific clarity on how the animal perished.
Site Mapping And Interrogations Across Border Villages
Alongside the forensic examination, ground teams are actively collecting circumstantial evidence around the recovery zone. Bharat Kumar shared that investigators have drawn a detailed layout map of the exact spot where the reptile was found to analyze movement corridors and access points. Personnel are also conducting inquiries across neighbouring villages in both Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Officials are seeking information on whether local residents had spotted the reptile earlier or if anyone in the vicinity had attempted to capture or relocate the snake without proper training.
Strict Warnings Against Harming Native Wildlife
Wildlife responders have cautioned the public against confronting wild animals independently. Bharat Kumar urged residents that should an encounter with a python or any other wild species take place, people must refrain from inflicting harm, trapping, or harassing the animal. Causing injury or death to protected fauna constitutes a punishable offence under wildlife preservation statutes. Officials reiterated that if investigation confirms wrongful human conduct behind the death of the Ujjal Majri python, stringent legal action will follow, urging citizens to contact wildlife authorities directly whenever wild animals enter human settlements.
