The CCTV footage has gone viral on social media, with many users sharing humorous comments.
Some joked that the crocodile had come to check the lunch menu or inspect the kitchen. Others said it must have followed the smell of food. A few users compared the incident to a surprise audit, while many simply expressed relief that nobody was injured.
New kitchen crockery!
— TheJokeSniper (@TheJokeSniper) July 19, 2026
Wo pichhle janm hostel mein khana k mara tha.. ab badla lene aaya h
— Desi Batman (@iDesiBatman) July 19, 2026
Crocodile p like “ aaj mjhe chilli chicken with paratha khana h”
— Sakshi (@Sakshizlyf) July 19, 2026
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Some social media users questioned whether the animal was actually a crocodile, with a few claiming it looked like a monitor lizard. However, forest officials confirmed that it was a crocodile and safely relocated it after the rescue.
The incident ended without any injuries, leaving students and hostel staff relieved after an afternoon they are unlikely to forget.