Watch: Snake found in train toilet, this is how staff handled the situation

A regular journey on the Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express took a shocking turn when passengers found a snake inside the toilet of an AC coach. The incident happened on May 4 while the train was passing through the Falakata area in West Bengal.Since then, a video of the unexpected discovery has gone viral, drawing widespread attention online.The snake was seen slithering near the ceiling light of the toilet in coach number 243578 (A-3). For passengers traveling on a premium train like the Rajdhani Express, it was an unexpected and alarming sight. Finding a snake in an air-conditioned coach– usually seen as a safe and comfortable space– left many shocked and concerned.Watch the video here:A railway staff member quickly took control of the situation. In a video that went viral, the staffer is seen calmly capturing the snake with a plastic bag. He then walked to the coach's exit and safely released the snake from the moving train, ensuring everyone was safe.Thanks to the staff’s quick actions, the situation was resolved without any injuries. Once the snake was safely removed, passengers continued their journey, though the unexpected event remained a topic of conversation for the rest of the trip.After the video went viral, Railway Seva acknowledged the incident on social media, assuring the public that it was being handled properly. While such incidents are rare, the railway staff's calm and efficient response received widespread praise. Similar occurrences have been reported before, including on trains like the Jan Shatabdi Express and Jabalpur-Mumbai Garib Rath Express.The video, initially shared by a journalist, sparked mixed reactions. While some viewers were concerned about the strange incident, others commended the railway staff for their swift actions in ensuring passenger safety.Thumb image credit: X/@rajtoday