Arrival Shocker: 12-Foot Rock Python Slithers at Amravati Airport Gate Workers and security personnel at Amravati Airport in Belora, near Badnera, faced an unexpected encounter on Tuesday night when a 12-foot-long Indian rock python was spotted slithering through plants near the main entrance. The reptile, which had coiled among decorative foliage, prompted immediate action from airport staff, who maintained a safe distance while monitoring the situation to prevent the animal from entering the premises. The incident occurred around midnight, sparking concern among staff as the python’s presence posed a potential risk to human safety. Snake handlers from Badnera were swiftly mobilized to address the situation. Sarpamitra Rahul Wankhade, a local expert, arrived at the airport alongside his team members Rithik Dhoke, Sumit Maliye, and Prem Chaudhari approximately three hours after the initial sighting. The team successfully rescued the python within ten minutes of their arrival, confirming that the animal was in no immediate danger to humans. Wankhade, who has previously handled pythons of similar size, emphasized the importance of professional intervention to ensure both human and animal safety. The python was transported to the Kondeshwar forest, a remote area far from human habitation, where it was released back into its natural habitat. This relocation was part of standard protocols to minimize human-wildlife conflict. The airport’s operations resumed by dawn, with staff reporting no further incidents. Wildlife expert Nilesh Kanchanpure of the Wildlife Awareness Research and Rescue (WARR) Welfare Society provided context for the unusual occurrence, noting that such sightings are common during the monsoon season. He explained that reptiles often move in search of drier ground and food sources as the weather shifts.#badnera #amravati_airport #kondeshwar_forest #sarpamitra_rahul_wankhade
4 killed, 2 injured in Badnera crash An unidentified truck collided with a car on the Amravati-Akola highway late Monday night, resulting in the deaths of four youths from Badnera and injuries to two others. The incident occurred around 1:30 am when Mohammad Huzefa Mohammad Arif and five friends were traveling to Akola for tea. The collision caused severe damage to the vehicle, leading to the fatalities of Mohammad Talha Mohammad Anees, Mohammad Anas Mohammad Saeed, Abdul Avez Mohammad Akil, and Mohammad Anves Abdul Salim, all residents of Badnera’s old town. The surviving occupants, Mohammad Ashar and Mohammad Anas Mohammad Anees, were hospitalized at RIMS Hospital with serious injuries. Mohammad Javed Sheikh Afzal, a local resident, filed a complaint with the Badnera police, prompting an investigation into the incident. The case has been registered under sections 106(1), 125(A), 125(B), 281 of the BNS Act, as well as sections 134 and 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act. Police Inspector Subordinate (PSI) Sanjay Deshmukh is leading the probe and is actively searching for the truck driver. The police have not yet identified the driver or the vehicle involved, though authorities are working to gather evidence and trace the truck’s origin. The accident has caused widespread shock in Badnera, with local residents expressing concerns about the safety of the Amravati-Akola highway. Many attribute the tragedy to increased traffic congestion and a lack of strict speed control measures on the road. The incident has sparked discussions about the need for improved infrastructure and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to prevent similar accidents in the future. The victims’ families have not yet made public statements, but the community has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of young lives.#badnera #amravati_akola_highway #rims_hospital #mohammad_javed_sheikh_afzal #sanjay_deshmukh
