Monkeys now the real ‘terrorists’

“A group of 10 monkeys suddenly descended and attacked me. As I tried to save myself,two monkeys clung to my legs and bit me. I was scared out of my wits; I could not figure out what to do,” recalled Arvind.

The owner of the house where Arvind works,B N Kataria,said they have been running from pillar to post for Arvind’s treatment that would cost approximately Rs 20,000. “The vaccines are very expensive and it is very difficult for a poor person to undergo treatment. The Administration should take some steps to ensure relief for such patients,” he said. This is,however,not an isolated case.

A fortnight ago,a monkey reportedly attacked residents of a house in Sector 15 and bit a child.

Children playing in parks are also vulnerable and easy targets.

The monkey menace is grave in the northern sectors with a number of complaints of monkeys snatching food or entering houses.

Experts suggest that in case of a monkey bite,the wound should be washed thoroughly with water.

In order to prevent bites,eatables should not be offered to monkeys. Care should be taken not to leave garbage in the open as it would attract simans.

Perennial problem
* Monkeys continue to haunt hostellers of Panjab University. The simians can frequently be seen bathing in tanks from where water is supplied to hostellers. Memorandums and complaints are frequently submitted to authorities but to no avail.
* Monkeys enter homes,open refrigerators and also take out food.