State environment and forest department officials said Lalramliana killed the 13-feet-long python near Darkhuang river on July 16. "Lalramliana brought the snake and displayed it before the public at the village market place," an official said.
After learning about the incident, K Sangliana, range officer (Aibawk), arrested Lalramliana and booked him under Section 51 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
The python was publicly burned in front of the office of the Aizawl Wildlife Division.
Mizos believe the gall bladder (bile) of the python has medicinal values.
They use it to cure dysentery, diarrhea and cholera. Python meat consumed during pregnancy is touted to ensure a healthy delivery.