Villagers captured a crocodile that entered Melathirukazhipaalai, a small village near the Cuddalore district of Tamilnadu.

The construction of an artificial pond for rearing fish attracted a wild crocodile, who began to attack goats and hens that came near the pond.

According to local reports, after raising concerns with the forest department and seeing no action taken on their complaint, villagers took matters into their own hands.