Following a mid-day article about the sighting of Indian Marsh crocodile in Chhota Kashmir lake in Aarey published on May 24, the Thane forest department is preparing a strategy to rescue the crocodile safely.

A Forest Department official from Thane Forest Department Territorial said, “We have received information regarding the sighting of an Indian Marsh Crocodile in the lake near Chhota Kashmir. Our team visited the location to verify the report, but no crocodile was detected during the search. To ensure the safety of both the animal and the public, we are formulating an appropriate strategy and will continue monitoring the area.”