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Haryana Captures Monkey After Dozens Bitten, $51,000 Reward

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 10:59 AM UTC · How we work

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Residents of Haryana captured a monkey that had bitten over a dozen people.
The capture was recorded on October 19 in Hathin, Palwal district.
The husband of Hathin Council chairperson announced a Rs 51,000 reward for the capture.
Animal-rights advocates demanded an investigation under Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
The video sparked social-media outrage and calls for humane wildlife handling.

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Story summary

Residents of Haryana captured a monkey that had bitten over a dozen people.
The capture was recorded on October 19 in Hathin, Palwal district.
The husband of Hathin Council chairperson announced a Rs 51,000 reward for the capture.
Animal-rights advocates demanded an investigation under Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
The video sparked social-media outrage and calls for humane wildlife handling.