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Nag Panchami is on August 9. But the forest department has taken a big decision in Madhya Pradesh even before Nag Panchami. The forest department said that strict action will be taken against those who oppose the snake. If on this day snake lovers come out of the house with snakes and ask for donations from people, then this will also be considered a crime. Flying squads will keep an eye on every nook and cranny to catch such people.
On the occasion of Nagapanchami, it is common to hear the rattle of snakes in every street and locality. Snake charmers display different types of snakes on this day. Then, under the pretext of worship, they demand huge sums of money from the devotees, citing religious significance. But this time in Madhya Pradesh those who do this are not doing well.
Jabalpur’s forest division officer said it is an offense under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972 to capture and display snakes. It provides for severe punishment for violation of its articles and sub-articles. It often happens that snake lovers get injured when they catch snakes. This is a kind of crime, you are causing unnecessary harm to a voiceless person. Sometimes snakes are caught and killed.
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Awareness campaign is being conducted
The officer said- Inciting a person to hold a snake and perform a demonstration also falls under the category of offence. An awareness campaign is being run by the Forest Department in the state. Its purpose was to stop the display of snakes. Also awareness should be created among the common people that snake display is not proper, it is torture against them. On the other hand, snake charmers are also being monitored so that they neither catch nor display snakes this season. If snake lovers are found protesting, action will be taken against them.
