Bicyclist Goads Humongous Snake with Rope, Hauls It on Road; Online Users Demand Intervention; Viral Footage Available
In the heart of Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, a disturbing video has sent shockwaves through social media, showing a man nonchalantly tying a giant python to his bike and dragging it several kilometers along a road [2][3]. The incident, filmed near Atur village, has sparked intense condemnation online, with calls for immediate action under the Wildlife Protection Act [2].
The video, now widely circulated, shows the man seemingly indifferent to the python's suffering. As the reptile writhes in distress, the man rides away, leaving the python to suffer [2][3].
The video has led to a wave of outrage on social media, with users expressing their disapproval and urging authorities to take strict action against the man [2][5]. Wildlife activists, citizens, and netizens are demanding that the Forest Department and local police identify the man and take urgent legal action [2][5].
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about animal cruelty despite existing laws in India. Although authorities have not yet issued an official statement, the case underscores the need for stricter enforcement of wildlife protection laws [3].
The viral video was updated on August 2, 2025, at 7:04 PM IST, and the hashtag #JusticeForPython is currently trending on social media. The video, shared on Instagram by NDTV, has left netizens fuming, with users expressing disgust at the man's cruelty towards the python [4].
In addition to calls for the man's punishment, some users have also lamented the encroachment of animal habitats and the subsequent mistreatment of animals [4]. A third user simply urges for the man's arrest, adding to the chorus of voices demanding justice for the python [4].
As the video continues to go viral, the public's demand for action remains unwavering. The fate of the python and the man remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the public will not stand idly by as animals suffer at the hands of those who disregard their welfare.
[1] Viral Video Shows Man Dragging Python in Chhattisgarh's Kanker District (NDTV, 2025) [2] Outrage over Man Dragging Python in Chhattisgarh (The Hindu, 2025) [3] Man Ties Python to Bike and Drags it in Chhattisgarh's Kanker District: Video (The Times of India, 2025) [4] #JusticeForPython: Netizens Demand Action Against Man Who Dragged Python in Chhattisgarh (The Indian Express, 2025) [5] Wildlife Activists Urge Action Against Man Who Dragged Python in Chhattisgarh (The Telegraph, 2025)
- The viral video of a man dragging a python in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district has caused an uproar on Indian social media, resulting in calls for urgent action under the Wildlife Protection Act.
- The incident involving the mistreatment of the python sparked discussions about the ongoing concerns of animal cruelty in India, emphasizing the need for stricter enforcement of wildlife protection laws.
- Bollywood celebrities, alongside wildlife activists and citizens, have joined the demand on social media for legal action against the man responsible and expressed their concern about the welfare of animals in India.
