Panic gripped Munsa village under Hindrimal panchayat in Malkangiri district late on Tuesday night as a 12-foot crocodile entered the house of one, Dasarathi Padiami, while he, his wife and children were asleep.
Hearing the sound of the movement of the animal, Padiami woke up to the frightening situation. He soon took his two daughters to the attic of the house to ensure their safety. Then, he and his wife came out of the house to seek help from co-villagers.
locals first rescued his two daughters and then tied the crocodile to a tree using a rope. Being informed, forest officials reached the spot to rescue the animal.
Till last reports came in, a discussion was going on between the officials and villagers whether to release the reptile to the nearby Satiguda Dam or not.
The locals were, however, opposing the decision of releasing the crocodile to the dam for the fear of the animal again entering the village.