Timely action by Sandeep Gadhave, the Shiv Sena (UBT) 'Shakha Pramukh' from Mumbai's Aarey milk Colony, has helped in saving the life of an Indian Monitor Lizard which was injured in a road accident.
Updated On: 2025-05-24 05:47 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
The Forest Ranger will now send the monitor lizard to the wildlife veterinarian for further treatment
Wildlife lover Prasad Khandagale from NGO WWA told mid-day that the need of the hour is to have speed breakers on the internal as well as the main road in Aarey Milk Colony to prevent accidents of wild animals
He also urged that signboards suggesting wildlife crossings should be installed
The Indian Monitor Lizard is protected under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and any trade involving the animal or its body parts is an offence under the Act
The lizards are usually hunted for food and also killed for their leather
