2 women were bitten by monkeys while working inside their homes in Karnaprayag on Saturday, prompting hospital treatment before both were sent home.
The women were identified as Soni Purohit and Sakshi Semwal, residents of Lower Sankari. A monkey suddenly attacked them while they were carrying out household work at their respective homes.
Residents report repeated attacks
Residents said monkey activity has remained a serious problem along the stretch from the ITI swing bridge towards Lower Sankari and Subhashnagar. Subhash Rawat, Dinesh Khanduri, Hemant Semwal and Chandi Prasad Khanduri were among those who raised the concern.
According to the residents, monkeys have also bitten schoolchildren and women in the area on several earlier occasions. The latest incidents have renewed concern among people living and working in the affected neighbourhoods.
Hospital management said both women were treated and discharged. No further details about their injuries were provided.
The reported attacks have affected residents inside their homes, not only people using roads or public spaces. The immediate verified development is that both women received medical care and returned home after treatment.
Conclusion
2 women from Lower Sankari were bitten by monkeys while working at home in Karnaprayag on Saturday. Hospital management said both were treated and sent home, while residents continue to report repeated attacks in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the incidents occur?
The incidents occurred in Lower Sankari, Karnaprayag.
Q. When were the women bitten?
The attacks took place on Saturday.
Q. What were the women doing at the time?
Both women were carrying out household work inside their respective homes.
Q. Who were the 2 women?
They were identified as Soni Purohit and Sakshi Semwal, both residents of Lower Sankari.
Q. What happened after the attacks?
Both women were taken to a hospital, treated and sent home.
Q. Which areas did residents identify as affected?
Residents referred to the area from the ITI swing bridge towards Lower Sankari and Subhashnagar.
Q. Have there been earlier incidents?
Residents said monkeys had previously bitten schoolchildren and women in the area.
