Rajasthan Police arrested 15 people on Tuesday for driving a motorcycle and a car into Siliserh Lake, a habitat for over 300 crocodiles, to create a social media reel. The incident came to light when they posted videos of their dangerous stunt on social media platforms, which quickly went viral. The lake, located 16kms from Alwar, is known for its high concentration of crocodiles, especially in the shallow areas where the stunt took place.All the accused are residents of Alwar and Kothputli-Behror districts.
A police officer said: “For causing disturbance in the wildlife habitat and creating nuisance in public area, 15 youths have been arrested and 13 motorbikes and one gypsy seized under the Motor Vehicle Act.” Forest department officials and locals made the complaint prompting swift action from police.
“Siliserh Lake, which has a water depth of about 18 feet, sees fewer crocodiles on the side where boating occurs. However, the youths ventured to the opposite side, notorious for its large crocodile population,” the police officer said. During winter, large groups of crocodiles bask in the sun on the banks of the lake. The youths were fortunate to escape without injury.
A police officer said: “For causing disturbance in the wildlife habitat and creating nuisance in public area, 15 youths have been arrested and 13 motorbikes and one gypsy seized under the Motor Vehicle Act.” Forest department officials and locals made the complaint prompting swift action from police.
“Siliserh Lake, which has a water depth of about 18 feet, sees fewer crocodiles on the side where boating occurs. However, the youths ventured to the opposite side, notorious for its large crocodile population,” the police officer said. During winter, large groups of crocodiles bask in the sun on the banks of the lake. The youths were fortunate to escape without injury.