Gangtok, April 16 -- Panic spread across the Mission Hill tea plantation in Gorubathan after a large King Cobra was spotted once again amidst the lush greenery. Promptly alerted by local workers, a rapid response team from the Forest Department arrived on the scene and managed to safely capture and rescue the highly venomous snake.

Forest officials later confirmed that the snake was released back into its natural habitat deep inside the forest, far from human settlements.

This is not the first time such an encounter has occurred in the region. Locals, especially plantation workers and nearby villagers, say that sightings of venomous snakes like the King Cobra have become increasingly frequent, sparking safety concerns.

Authorities hav...