Angry India charmer lets loose snakes in a government office

An angry snakecharmer in the northern Indian state of Uttar
Pradesh has let loose dozens of snakes in a government office,
sparking chaos and panic.

Mr Hakkul is usually called in whenever a snake is spotted in 

the area and he has saved many lives over the years.

Mr Hakkul has petitioned various government offices over the
years demanding a plot of land where he can "conserve" his
snakes. Mr Hakkul had even petitioned the president.

Mr Hakkul says his request has been cleared by senior authorities, but the local officials keep delaying it.

On Tuesday, Mr Hakkul went to the Tehsil [revenue] office with a group of supporters and emptied out his bags containing
venomous snakes.

Snakes were climbing up the tables and chairs. The office was
full, there were nearly 100 officials and clerks and many more
visitors.

There was total chaos for several hours. Some people started
taking photos with their telephone cameras, others brought out 
sheets to try to cover the snakes. Some came with sticks and
wanted to beat up Hakkul.

Mr Hakkul and his men escaped in the confusion and
are yet to be caught. So are the snakes which are still hiding in 

the building