Crocodile That Killed Teen Pulled Out Of Water, Beaten To Death In Bihar

In a shocking incident, a crocodile that killed a teen in Bihar was beaten to death by villagers as a joyous occasion turned tragic for them. 14-year-old Ankit Kumar from Bihar's Hajipur had ventured into the Ganga River to bathe and collect Gangajal for a ritual but was viciously attacked and devoured by the crocodile.

What happened?

The incident happened in Vaishali district¡¯s Raghopur Diyara as Ankit's family gathered near the riverbank to perform a sacred puja for their recently acquired motorcycle. Little did they know that a gut-wrenching tragedy would mar their visit to the holy river. The catastrophe struck as the crocodile launched a sudden and ferocious assault on Ankit, dragging him beneath the water's surface.

The boy's family somehow managed to gather his remains in an hour. As the news of the harrowing incident spread, a crowd gathered near the river. The family then, along with the villagers, lured the crocodile out of the water, caught the reptile in a net, and mercilessly beat it with sticks and rods till the creature died.

The entire act was caught on camera, and the video has since gone viral. Here's the footage of the incident.

While bathing in the Ganga in Vaishali, crocodile attacked, child died, villagers caught crocodile Gokulpur incident of Bidupur police station #Bihar pic.twitter.com/1iCiqlXxF1

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Probe underway into reptile's death

Forest department officials are conducting an enquiry into the death of the reptile.

"We've received information that a crocodile has been killed. The reason is not yet known. Forest officials have reached the spot, and an investigation is being done. Action will be taken against the violators for violating the Wildlife Protection Act," District Forest Officer Vaishali Amita Raj told news agency ANI.