Rarely seen Forsten’s cat snake was rescued near a forest chowki in Aarey after being spotted crossing a road. Wildlife volunteers safely relocated the mildly venomous species deep into the forest, with experts saying the sighting underscores Aarey’s rich biodiversity and the need for habitat protection

Two each were killed in Ranchi and Garhwa districts, while the remaining deaths were reported in Chatra, Giridih, Seraikela-Kharsawan, and Jamtara districts