Guard stung by snake in Islamabad’s Diplomatic Enclave

A policeman performing duty as a security guard in Islamabad’s Diplomatic Enclave was hospitalized on Saturday after he was stung by a snake, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The poisonous reptile was spotted in the high-security zone of the federal capital but before it was captured he stung security guard Zeeshan, who was immediately rushed to a hospital.

The incident took place in New Firing Range area of Islamabad.

Nobody could spot what kind of snake it was; however three kinds of snakes – cobra, viper and krait – can be found in Islamabad.

It may be mentioned here that venomous snakes can be spotted in Islamabad’s Margalla Hills where netizens frequently go for hiking.
About two months ago, the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) had warned the capital residents residing in the areas close to the Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) to stay alert and ensure precautionary measures against snakebites or encounters during the winter season.

The National Park is home to four species of venomous snakes namely Indian Krait, Russell Viper, Saw Scaled Viper, and Indian Cobra.

Reporter Farzana Siddique