Watch: Mumbai cop escorts gatecrasher out of home in Dharavi. It’s a 6-foot-long Rock Python
The video shows how PC Murlidhar Jadhav pulled out the python coiled around a beam in the house’s ceiling. The clip ends with people praising him for his courage.
A cop is being hailed as a hero for his brave gesture after he escorted a gatecrashing 6-foot-long Rock Python out of a house in Dharavi. Taking to Twitter, Mumbai Police shared the tale of bravery along with a video of the incident.
The image shows a still from a video which was shared on January 1. (Twitter/@MumbaiPolice)
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“Escorting The Gatecrasher Out! A 6 feet long Indian Rock Python sneaked in a Dharavi home causing panic. A fractured leg didn’t stop PC Murlidhar Jadhav from performing his duty, who rescued the python & released it in its natural habitat with help from the Forest Dept,” reads the caption shared alongside the clip.
The video shows how Jadhav pulled out the python coiled around a beam in the house’s ceiling. The clip ends with people praising him for his courage.
Take a look at the video:
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Since being shared, the clip has gathered nearly 3,000 views and tons of comments. People couldn’t stop applauding the policeman’s gesture.
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Since being shared, the clip has gathered nearly 3,000 views and tons of comments. People couldn’t stop applauding the policeman’s gesture.
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“Indeed a brave & timely action to weed out the fear of the residing family, ensuring a safe and worry-free night,” wrote a Twitter user. “Hats off Jadhav Sir. He risked his life and did it very well at the end. Brave work,” expressed another. “Salute to brave heart,” said a third.
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