Koyilandi, Kozhikode: The forest department has registered a case against a man, who caught a python and rode a scooter with the snake. The case was filed against Jithu, a native of Muchukunnu.

In a video, which surfaced on social media platforms, the man was seen displaying the python and carrying it away on his scooter. The man was in an inebriated state.

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The incident happened on January 29 but the video of the incident surfaced recently.

Peruvannamuzhi forest range officer K V Baiju said that the forest department initiated an inquiry after the video showed the man holding the python by its head and wrapping it around his neck. 

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