Khandwa's snake hero, salute to the spirit of Mubarik Sheikh, saved many lives

Khandwa’s snake hero, salute to the spirit of Mubarik Sheikh, saved many lives. Last Updated: 19 October 2025, 00:31 IST The courage of Mubarik Sheikh of Borgaon village Khandwa district is something else. Mubarik fearlessly approaches the snakes and releases them safely into the forest. Khandwa. It is common to find venomous snakes during the summer and rainy season. At such a time, many people run away from home out of fear, but the courage of Mubarik Shaikh of Borgaon village of Khandwa district is different. Mubarik fearlessly approaches the snakes, rescues them and releases them safely into the forest. This is the reason why today he is known in the whole area as “Snake Friend”. Mubarik has rescued more than 5,000 snakes so far. These include dangerous snakes like cobra, Russell’s viper, krait and Dhaman. He risked his life many times and caught them. Mubarik believes: “Snakes are also part of nature, they should be saved and not killed.” His love for snakes dates back to his childhood. It was only after seeing snakes in the field for the first time that he became attracted to these creatures. Over time, he learned which snake was poisonous and which had a calm demeanor. Today, when they see any snake, they can immediately identify its species. He was bitten by snakes many times, but his courage never diminished. Mubarak immediately reaches the place to help people at any time, day or night, rain or shine. Snakes have bitten him many times, but despite this he did not lose heart. With the help of physiotherapy and experience, he not only overcame his fear, but also established a new standard of safety for the people in the town and surrounding areas. They are not limited to just catching snakes. Mubarik makes children and villagers aware that snakes are essential to our environment. Without snakes, the number of rats increases, affecting crops. Fear and courage are the only battles of the spirit. Many social organizations honored Mubarik Sheikh with honors and awards for his fearlessness and spirit of service. Even today, when a snake is seen in the village, people do not run away in fear, they call out only one name – “Call snake friend Mubarik!” His story teaches that fear and courage are only battles of the spirit. Mubarik proved that if there is courage and compassion in the heart, then the life of both people and nature can be kept safe. About the Author Sumit Verma Sumit Verma has been working as an associate editor in News18 for 4 years. He has been active in journalism for the past 3 decades and has his own distinct identity. Experience of working in responsible positions in well-known media organizations of the country. Read more Sumit Verma has been working as an associate editor in News18 for 4 years. He has been active in journalism for the past 3 decades and has his own distinct identity. Experience of working in responsible positions in well-known media organizations of the country. P… Read More Click here to add News18 Hindi as your favorite news source on Google. Location: Khandwa, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh First Published: October 19, 2025, 00:29 IST