10-Year-Old Boy Dies After Monkeys Attack and Rip Out His Intestines in India

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Monkeys Responsible for Tragic Death of 10-Year-Old Boy in India

In a heart-wrenching incident, a 10-year-old boy named Dipak Thakor lost his life after being attacked by a group of monkeys in Salki, a village in Gujarat, western India. This unfortunate incident marks the latest in a series of monkey attacks that have been reported in the area recently.

According to the Press Trust of India, Dipak was playing with his friends near a temple when the brutal attack took place. The monkeys, believed to be responsible for three attacks in the village, ripped out the boy’s intestines, resulting in his tragic death. Describing the incident, an official stated, “His intestine was ripped out in the attack. He rushed to his house and was taken to a hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival.”

Forest official Vishal Chaudhary revealed that authorities had been actively trying to capture the monkeys in the village following the spate of attacks. Chaudhary explained, “There is a large troop of monkeys in the village, including four adults who have been involved in attacks in the past one week. Two of them have been rescued. Efforts are on to cage another.” Currently, two langurs have been successfully caught, and traps have been set up to capture a third.

While this incident is undoubtedly tragic, it is important to note that India has witnessed several incidents of monkey attacks in recent years. In a similar incident earlier this year, a monkey with a bounty of ₹ 21,000 (approximately $250) on its head was captured after attacking 20 people in Madhya Pradesh over a two-week period. Additionally, two monkeys were apprehended in Maharashtra state in 2021 under suspicion of killing up to 250 puppies by carrying them to the tops of trees and rooftops before dropping them.

Although monkeys are not inherently aggressive, attacks are not uncommon in India, especially in areas where humans and monkeys live in close proximity. Factors such as feeling threatened or being conditioned to receive food from humans can contribute to such incidents.

The tragic death of Dipak Thakor serves as a somber reminder of the need for authorities to address the issue of human-monkey conflicts and to implement measures that ensure the safety of both humans and animals. Efforts should focus on finding a sustainable solution that promotes coexistence while mitigating the risks associated with these interactions.

Source: Insider.