New Delhi, May 20: A giant snake, believed to be a royal diadem, was spotted in Delhi Gate graveyard on Tuesday, according to a video that surfaced on social media. The clip showed a long, thick snake moving through tall grass, seemingly coiling around a smaller animal.

A forest department official said a complaint had been received and efforts to locate the reptile were underway. "So far, no snake has been found," the official added. Matia Mahal MLA Aaley Mohammad Iqbal, who visited the spot, told PTI, "From what we know, there are said to be two large snakes. I was present during the operation, but the snakes have not been found yet. Locals say this is the first time in 50 years that snakes of this size have been seen in the area." Python Spotted in Delhi: Huge Snake Seen in Drain in Chandra Vihar, Reminiscent of ‘Anaconda’ (Watch Video).

Giant Snake Spotted in Delhi Gate Graveyard

The Delhi Gate cemetery is surrounded by patches of vegetation, and snakes are not uncommon in such areas. Authorities have requested residents to remain cautious and report any further sightings. Meanwhile, Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-Founder and CEO of Wildlife SOS, said Royal Diadem is a harmless snake that feeds on rats. On average it's about 4-4.5 ft long and is common in the national capital.

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