# Retired colonel faces action for kissing cobra 2026-08-08T16:04:02+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Haryana forest department has initiated action against retired Lt Col Paramjit Singh for manhandling and kissing an Indian cobra at the SEPTDA golf club in Chandimandir. A viral video shows Singh pinning the cobra with a 5-iron, clasping its head, and kissing it. Wildlife officials say this violates Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Singh claimed he was chasing the snake away for safety, but the footage shows him blocking its escape. He later told this writer, 'I regret that action.' The Western Command has issued an advisory asking golfers not to handle snakes. Herpetologist Rom Whitaker condemned the act as unnecessary harassment, while experts warn that such viral reels encourage illegal wildlife handling. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: cobra, golf course, haryana forest department, retired army officer, viral video, wildlife protection act Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/retired-colonel-faces-action-for-kissing-cobra/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/retired-colonel-faces-action-for-kissing-cobra/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.