A 4‑foot crocodile emerged from a drain into a field in Kota, wildlife department released it into Chambal River

In Kota’s Borhke region, a 4‑foot crocodile emerged from a drain into an empty field, spreading fear among locals

Neighbors immediately notified the wildlife department, after which a rescue team led by Veerendra Singh arrived on site

Rescue process

The team took careful steps to capture the crocodile, as it tried to attack several times

After several attempts, the crocodile was safely captured and released into Chambal River

Local reaction

After the crocodile was removed, people in the area breathed a sigh of relief and were satisfied with the incident