Municipal Police Officer Rescues Over 1,340 Snakes in 2 Years
Summary
Biratnagar Municipal Police Assistant Inspector Shambhu Ghimire has rescued more than 1,340 snakes in the past two and a half years, helping drive snakebite deaths in the city to nearly zero. His nighttime rescues, often in risky conditions, have also spread awareness about safe snake handling and hospital treatment after bites.
Key Points
- Shambhu Ghimire, a Biratnagar Metropolitan City municipal police officer, has rescued over 1,340 snakes in two and a half years.
- His rescues have helped reduce snakebite deaths in Biratnagar to almost zero, according to local hospital statistics and officials.
- The snakes are handed over to the Division Forest Office, Morang, and released into dense forest areas after treatment if needed.
- Ghimire says the job brings no extra allowance, but he continues it because it saves lives and reduces fear in the community.
