Uttar Pradesh: A shocking incident from Uttar Pradesh has gone viral on social media after a monkey was seen snatching a two-month-old infant from a residential home, leaving the community in panic.
According to local reports, the incident occurred in a densely populated neighborhood where the infant was sleeping near an open doorway. CCTV footage shows the monkey entering the house, lifting the baby, and escaping onto nearby rooftops within seconds.
Residents immediately began chasing the animal, shouting and attempting to rescue the child.
Dramatic Rescue Attempt
Eyewitnesses said the monkey climbed several houses before dropping the infant from a height. Neighbors quickly rushed the baby to a nearby hospital.
Doctors confirmed that the child sustained serious injuries but was provided emergency medical treatment. The condition of the infant was reported as critical shortly after the incident.
The disturbing footage spread rapidly across social media platforms, triggering outrage and concern about rising human-wildlife conflict in urban areas of India.
Growing Human-Wildlife Conflict
Wildlife experts say increasing urban expansion and food waste in residential areas attract monkeys into cities. Similar incidents have previously been reported in parts of northern India, where monkey populations are significant.
Authorities have urged residents to keep windows and doors secured and avoid feeding wild animals.
The incident has reignited debate over wildlife control measures and public safety in residential zones.
