Panic gripped employees of a clothing store after they found a small cobra in southern India's Karnataka state.

The incident took place on November 24 in Khade Bazaar region in the state's Belgaum city.

Footage shows the rescue operation undertaken by the snake catcher who catches the reptile by its tail and pulls it away.

According to the rescuer, the newly hatched snake was spotted hidden at the back of the shelves.

After the rescue, the snake was released in the forest.

Panic gripped employees of a clothing store after they found a snake in southern India's Karnataka state.

According to the reports, the incident took place on Nov. 24 in Khade Bazaar region in the state's Belgaum city.

The visuals show the rescue operation undertaken by the snake catcher who catches the reptile by its tail and pulls it away.

Residents of the vicinity also gathered to watch the snake while others were seen filming it.

The employees at the store informed that they heard a hissing sound raising doubts about a snake's presence.

According to the rescuer, the newly hatched snake was spotted hidden at the back of the shelves.

After the rescue, the snake was released in the forest, the snake catcher informed.