Two Arrested in Kannur for Killing Python and Cooking Its Meat

Swift Summary

• Incident: Two men were arrested for killing, cooking, and eating a python in Panapuzha, Kannur, Kerala on September 11, 2025.
• Accused: arrested individuals are U. Pramod (40) and C. Bineesh (37), residents of Panapuzha Mundapram.
• Protected Species: The python is listed under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act.
• Investigation: A team led by taliparamba range officer P. V.Sanoop Krishnan conducted the raid based on a tip-off and seized python meat.
• Officials Involved: Special duty section officer C. Pradeepan, beat forest officers P. P. Rajeevan and M. Veena, along with driver R.K Rajeesh assisted in the arrest.
• Ongoing investigation.

Image captions:

1. Arrested individuals: U. Pramod (40) and C.Bineesh (37).

2: Seized python meat from suspects during investigation.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The incident highlights an ongoing challenge for wildlife conservation efforts in India-illegal hunting of protected species despite strict legal prohibitions under acts like the Wildlife Protection Act (Schedule I). The forest department’s swift action demonstrates robust enforcement mechanisms when such violations are reported; however, it also underscores gaps in awareness about wildlife protection laws among local populations that may contribute to such actions.

As pythons play crucial roles in maintaining ecological balance through pest control as apex predators, thier preservation is vital for India’s biodiversity goals outlined globally and domestically over sustainability priorities.The case is critically important to set precedence educational campaigns locals tribal collaborate whit village councils .

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