In Kota, Rajasthan, a youth has been booked for allegedly throwing firecrackers at crocodiles in the Chandralohi River, a known habitat for these reptiles. The incident, which occurred last week, was captured on video and circulated on social media, prompting immediate action from the forest department and police. The footage shows the youth lighting a firecracker and throwing it into a group of crocodiles basking on rocks, raising serious concerns about the safety of these protected animals and the potential ecological harm to the surrounding wildlife. Under the Wildlife Protection Act, crocodiles are classified as a protected species, and any disturbance to them is a serious offense. Following a report from forest officials, police have lodged a case against the unidentified youth under several sections of the Wildlife Protection Act, highlighting the growing issue of reckless behavior for social media fame.