Bhubaneswar: A 5-ft-long rat snake was rescued from the new government residence of Forest Minister Ganesh R Singhkhuntia atUnit-6 in Bhubaneswar.
The snake was first spotted by staff members who were horrified to see it near the door while renovation work was underway. The Snake Helpline was informed, and General Secretary Suvendu Mallik rushed to the scene to rescue the reptile.
The snake, identified as a harmless rat snake, was safely captured and later released into its natural habitat.
