A team led by Mohammed Anees from Bangalore, launched the hunt on Tuesday night and after a nearly seven-hour search, they sighted the crocodile in the wee hours, at about 3.15 am on Wednesday

People of Gulbarga can now heave a sigh of relief, following the successful catching of a live crocodile in Sharanabasaveshwara tank, popularly known as the Appana Kere, in the heart of the City.