WATCH: Over 100 Snakes Emerge From Meerut Farmer’s House. Here's What Villagers Did Next
A video showing the shocking number of snakes and the villagers’ aggressive response drew widespread attention online.
A sleepy night in Simauli village near Meerut turned into something straight out of a horror movie when over a hundred snakes suddenly crawled out from the courtyard of a local farmer's house. What began as sheer panic quickly morphed into a frenzy, as the entire village rallied together in a dramatic — and deadly — showdown with the serpents.
It all started when farmer Mahfooz Saifi was preparing to call it a night. Just as he was about to turn in, he spotted a snake near his doorstep. He managed to kill it — but then came another… and another. Within minutes, dozens of snakes were slithering out from under a ramp near the entrance of his house, setting off a wave of fear across the household.
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As news spread like wildfire, villagers poured in, armed with sticks and stones, determined to confront the bizarre invasion. In a matter of hours, more than 50 snakes were killed and buried in a pit nearby — a frantic community effort that played out under the night sky.
‘Protected Creatures’, Says Forest Department
While the villagers may have believed they were acting out of self-defence, they may have unwittingly stepped into legal trouble. The Forest Department got wind of the incident after a video went viral on social media and immediately dispatched a team to the site.
Divisional Forest Officer Rajesh Kumar confirmed that the reptiles in question were protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
"It has come to light that snakes were killed and buried in the ground without informing. They are protected creatures, and it is necessary to inform the Forest Department before taking any action," said Kumar.
Preliminary investigations revealed the snakes were likely non-venomous water snakes, typically found near drains and wet areas — not the kind to pose a direct threat unless provoked.
From Viral Video to Village Probe
The video showing the shocking number of snakes and the villagers’ aggressive response drew widespread attention online. Forest officials are now on the ground interrogating locals to understand the scale of the incident and determine exactly how many snakes were killed and where they were buried.
"The departmental team is on the spot and is interrogating the villagers," the DFO added.
The department’s concern isn't just legal — it's ecological. Snakes, even non-venomous ones, play a vital role in the food chain by controlling pest populations. Killing them in such numbers could have unintended consequences.
A Lesson in Wildlife Awareness
In the aftermath, the Forest Department has issued a clear advisory: don’t take wildlife matters into your own hands. They’ve urged residents to immediately alert authorities if faced with a similar situation instead of reacting out of fear.
While villagers saw the incident as a necessary act of survival, the larger lesson is clear — when nature comes calling, it’s best to involve the experts. In Simauli, a night of chaos may now lead to penalties under wildlife laws, and hopefully, greater awareness of the creatures we share our land with.
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