12-feet long python caught

A 12-feet long adult python was caught today from Dhupguri in north Bengal and handed over to the forest department.

Forest department sources said the snake was caught from Malliksuba area where it was preying on hens and goats of the locals for the past few days. F

The villagers caught the snake with help from expert Mintu Chowdhury and handed it over to the forest department, the sources added.