The carcass was found by residents on Thursday in the Agra-Hansli forest under the Bhadaura sub-range of the Guna North Forest Division, about 45 km from the district headquarters

The duo were travelling past the lake in an auto-rickshaw when they noticed the reptile resting on a platform near the water. They immediately got down and observed the crocodile from a safe distance, watching as it remained calm despite the movement of boats and people nearby