Friday, Apr 26, 2024 | Last Update : 05:49 PM IST
Poisonous snake found in VIP lounge at Puducherry airport creates panic
The reptile has been identified as a Viper, a species that is considered to be very poisonous.
Puducherry: A highly venomous snake was discovered in the VIP lounge of the airport in Puducherry causing a flutter among staff members and officials.
The reptile was first spotted in the middle of a meeting where top officials including Airport Authority of India, Chairman, Guruprasad Mohapatra had convened. The officials spotted the 6-feet long snake moving beneath a couch and immediately rushed out of the lounge, police said.
A woman staff member attempted to drive out the snake using a mop, but to no avail. The snake was finally captured by a police constable present on the site.
It was handed over to forest department personnel, the police added. The reptile has been identified as a Viper, a species that is considered to be very poisonous.
The constable D Thiagou, attached to the India Reserve Battalion (IRBn) of Puducherry was presented a cash award and commendation certificate for his act of bravery. Director General of Police S K Gautam presented the cash award and commendation certificate to the constable and appreciated his brave act.
The woman worker would be honoured for her courageous act on Monday, airport sources said.
