In a video that went viral on social media, farmers were seen bringing a live crocodile to a Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited (HESCOM) power station in the Vijayapura district, where they threatened the leave the reptile if officials did not solve the electricity issues and give uninterrupted power supply.
HESCOM is a power distribution company serving seven of Karnataka state districts.
Farmers of the Ronihal Village of the Kolhara Taluk in the state explained what made them take such a bizarre step.
“Due to no power supply, we face daily threats due to dangerous reptiles, including snakes and crocodiles, roaming in our fields. It’s all dark after evening, posing a serious threat to us who are working in the farm and also other residents of the village.” says one concerned farmer.
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