more-inNot just terror attacks, but the Delhi Police are also set to keep at bay snakes and other wild animals at the Red Fort during the Independence Day celebrations. The police have requested Wildlife SOS to scan for reptiles at the historic monument and to deploy a security team on the premises on August 15. ‘Routine checks’“A large number of wild animals like snakes and monitor lizards were spotted at the monument during a recent recce by the police. ‘Snakebites a concern’Kartick Satyanarayan, co-founder and CEO of Wildlife SOS, said: “Wildlife SOS has been working closely with the Forest Department and the Delhi Police to address wildlife issues in Delhi. The organisation has also translocated wild animals from the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Source: The Hindu August 15, 2017 01:18 UTC