Monkey creates havoc at Shimla DC Office, throws thousands of rupees from tree

Shimla, Nov 12

A monkey created panic and confusion at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Shimla after snatching a packet containing nearly Rs 81,800 from the pocket of a person who was on his way to deposit the money in a bank.

The monkey climbed a tree with the packet and began throwing currency notes to the ground, triggering an unusual scramble as people rushed to retrieve the scattered money.

The incident took place on the DC office premises, where the person carrying the cash was suddenly caught off guard by the monkey.

After snatching the packet, the animal climbed a nearby tree and tore open the bundle, scattering thousands of rupees in Rs 500 denomination notes.

Officials and members of the public present at the spot came forward to help the distressed person collect the scattered currency.

A search operation of sorts was launched beneath the tree, with people carefully picking up notes from the ground.

Despite their collective efforts, the person said that approximately Rs 1,500 could not be recovered. Some of the Rs 500 notes were also torn into pieces by the monkey, causing additional losses.

The incident once again highlights the growing menace of monkeys in Shimla’s public places, where visitors and government employees frequently face problems due to their aggressive behaviour and attempts to snatch food and belongings.

Interestingly, this is the second such incident reported in the town in which monkeys have targeted people carrying cash, raising concerns over the safety of pedestrians and visitors in areas frequented by these animals.

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