Expressing concern over snake catchers succumbing to snake bites during rescue efforts in different parts of Karnataka, well-known conservationist from Mysuru Balasubramanya popularly known as ‘Snake Shyam’ has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to provide compensation from the government to the families of such persons.
Mr. Balasubramanya, who met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during his recent visit to Mysuru and handed over a memorandum, has referred to the recent instances in different parts of the State where snake catchers have succumbed to snake bites during the rescue efforts. The families of such snake conservationists are put into a lot of difficulties due to the unfortunate deaths.
Several snake conservationists in different parts of the State were involved in rescue efforts in their respective areas. Unfortunately, some of them have lost their lives during the exercise, he said citing the cases of Mr. Lokesh in Nelamangala, Mr. Naresh in Chikkamagaluru and Deepu in Kanakapura.
