When a Monkey Turns a Nursery Into a Jungle Gym
Agra’s Tiny Resident Gets Too Close to a Monkey’s Appetite
Picture a quiet breakfast in a cozy Runkata culvert, near the grand Taj Mahal. The mother is humming a lullaby while feeding her 12‑day‑old baby, when suddenly—out of the blue—a handful of cheeky monkeys rush in.
- One of the furry bandits seizes the baby right off the breastfeeding shoulder.
- It dashes toward the doorway, leaving a bewildered mother and a horrified shotgun crowd behind.
- We’re talking monkey fury, because the little rascal bites the baby’s head and then tries to escape.
Residents chased the creature with sticks and threw stones. By the time the baby bobbed into hospital lanes, the sirens were screaming, but it was already too late. The boy was declared dead on arrival.
Why the Monkeys Are Going Bananas in Agra
Environmental activist Shravan Kumar Singh has been noticing a surge in monkey activity. “These primates are popping up everywhere—railway stations, hospitals, hotels, you name it.” He worries that city expansion has displaced their natural homes.
Taking it a step further, Kurup points out:
- Monkeys aren’t just friendly—they can be fierce, stealing meals and even launching attacks.
- Last month, a monkey squad gripped foreign tourists at the Taj, sparking a chain of incidents.
What’s Next for the Mob of Monkeys?
Community groups are calling for two things: compensation for the upset victims and a plan to sterilise the city’s monkey population. They also want lawmakers to drop protective wildlife tags that prevent this anachronistic primate drama.
In the end, the big story is simple: city life has become a playground for these restless monkeys, and the locals are counting the cost of this new “zoo.”
