Bhubaneswar, April 28 -- In a bizarre incident, a snake charmer along with others were found dancing with a deadly cobra during a marriage procession party at Karanjia area in Mayurbhanj district on Wednesday.

As per reports, the snake charmer kept the deadly serpent in a bamboo made pot, hold it on his hand and started doing 'Nagin dance'. Other members of the 'Barat' also joined the frenzy and danced to the tune of the popular Bollywood music. The 'Baratis' didn't care for their and others lives and danced along with the snake charmer in an inebriated condition.

Upon being informed, forest department officials of the nearest range rushed to the spot and rescued the snake. Five persons including the snake charmer have been detained and...