Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): After occurrence of showers from AC ducts of train coaches, a venomous snake was spotted spiralled on the handle of a train. The incident came to fore through a viral video which surfaced on Sunday.

According to information, the snake was found in Garib Rath Express which was travelling from Jabalpur to Mumbai. The emergence of the poisonous snake created a panic amongst the passengers.

The snake was seen near seat number 23 in coach G3, causing alarm among the passengers. 

In the video, it can be seen how the snake is spiralling on the handle between the seats and trying to reach the roof. 

The snake was first noticed by passengers as the train approached Kasara Railway Station. One of the passengers quickly recorded a video of the snake, which soon went viral. 

Passengers immediately informed the train staff, and the situation was brought under control.

Incidents of water leakage reported earlier

While there have been reports of water leaks in the train previously, this incident of a snake on board has raised serious concerns about passenger safety. Fortunately, no one was harmed, and efforts were made to safely remove the snake.

Budgam: A tragic accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district resulted in the deaths of four Border Security Force (BSF) jawans and left 28 others injured. The incident occurred on Friday when a bus carrying 36 BSF personnel fell into a deep gorge near the Brel area of Watarhaal.

The jawans were being transported for election duty as part of the second phase of Assembly polls. Rescue operations, supported by local residents, were swiftly initiated and the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals.

Visuals Show Horrifying Scenes From Crash Site

Visuals from the scene displayed the severity of the horrific accident, with the bus seen severely damaged. Locals can be seen rushing to rescue the jawans injured in the crash.

One Army Personnel Killed In Crash Earlier This Week

This incident follows a similarly unfortunate accident earlier in the week. An Army vehicle met with an accident on Tuesday, in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district, resulting in the death of one personnel, identified as Baljeet Singh.

Four other Army personnel were injured in the incident. Following the accident, the injured were initially taken to the Government Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Manjakote before being transferred to the Armed Forces’ 150 General Hospital in Rajouri for further treatment.

The Indian Army’s GOC White Knight Corps expressed condolences to the family of the fallen soldier, Lance Naik Baljeet Singh. In a message posted on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), the GOC and all ranks of the White Knight Corps offered their sympathies to Singh’s family and extended prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured.

“GOC WhiteKnightCorps and all ranks expressed condolences to the family of L/Nk Baljeet Sing, the braveheart who lost his life in a tragic road accident near Manjakote, Rajouri, during counter-insurgency duty. We pray for the recovery of the injured,” GOC White KnightCorps posted on X.

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): Jyotirmath’s Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj said that Cows should be removed from the animal category and given a special status.

“Cow is not a mere animal. We all worship Gau Mata. It’s our mother,” said Saraswati Maharaj justified, urging the government to grant them a special status.

Speaking to the media he said, “When we say ‘Gau Mata,’ we already confirm that a cow is not just an animal but our mother. The central and state governments have included the cows in the list of animals. Therefore, we want them to show respect towards them and declare them as our mothers. ”

Maharaj will tour to bring attention to demands

He also reiterated his demand for strict laws for the protection of ‘Gau Mata’ in the country. 

Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Maharaj appealed to both the central and state governments to take strong steps to ensure the safety of cows. The Shankaracharya also demanded that criminal cases be filed against those involved in cow slaughter and or any misconduct with them.

To bring more attention to the issue, Maharaj announced a nationwide tour dedicated to the cause of cow protection. The tour will begin from Ayodhya, where he will raise awareness about the importance of cows in every state. During this journey, he will call for cows to be declared the “Mother of the Nation.”