Agra, Nov. 13 -- A five-feet long Indian Rock Python was traced and rescued from the forecourt area of the Taj Mahal and released into its natural habitat on Thursday. A two-member Rapid Response Unit team extricated the non-venomous snake from a toilet used by CISF personnel in the forecourt area of the monument's east gate. The python was first spotted, earlier this week, by CISF personnel, who promptly alerted the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) authorities. Recognising the need for trained assistance, the authorities contacted Wildlife SOS on their emergency rescue helpline. The rescue operation presented an additional challenge as the Taj Mahal was witnessing increased tourist footfall owing to the ongoing festive season, with visitor numbers significantly higher. Following the rescue, the reptile was kept under observation for a few hours to assess its health. Once deemed fit, the python was safely released back into its natural habitat, claimed Wildlife SOS, the voluntary organisation in its press statement released on Thursday....