A 75-year-old man was seriously injured after a monkey attacked him at his home in Kulyalgaon, located in the Ladhiyaghati area of Champawat district’s Pati block. The incident has renewed local concerns about the growing presence of monkeys in the remote region.
The injured resident, Aman Singh, was sitting in the courtyard when the animal suddenly approached and attacked him, according to former Bharatiya Janata Party mandal president Naveen Rasila. Singh lives alone at his house, the report said.
Residents seek action from authorities
People in the area say the problem extends beyond this latest incident. They report that schoolchildren, working women and elderly residents are increasingly reluctant to leave their homes because of the risk of monkey attacks.
Residents also said similar incidents had occurred earlier in the Dhari area, with several people reportedly injured in previous monkey attacks. The latest case has therefore intensified calls for a sustained response rather than a temporary measure.
Piyush Titgai, Manish Bisht, Bhola Singh Bohra, Lalit Joshi, Shivraj Bohra, Ramesh and Manoj Lohani were among those who expressed concern over the incident. They asked the district administration and the Forest Department to take effective steps to control the monkey menace.
The residents also sought financial assistance for Aman Singh following his injuries. The available information does not specify the treatment provided, the hospital involved or the exact nature of his wounds.
Why the incident matters
The account highlights the safety concerns faced by residents in remote settlements where people depend on nearby homes, paths and public spaces for daily activities. Fear among children, women and older people has become a central concern raised by villagers after the attack.
No official action or compensation decision has been reported in the available material. Any further response from the district administration or Forest Department would clarify the measures planned for the affected area.
Conclusion
Aman Singh’s injury has renewed demands for action against repeated monkey attacks in Kulyalgaon and surrounding areas, along with financial support for the injured resident.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the monkey attack occur?
The attack took place at Aman Singh’s home in Kulyalgaon, in the Ladhiyaghati area of Champawat district’s Pati block.
Q. Who was injured in the incident?
Aman Singh, aged 75, was seriously injured.
Q. What was Aman Singh doing when the attack happened?
He was sitting in the courtyard of his house when the monkey attacked him.
Q. Does Aman Singh live with his family?
The available report says he lives alone at home.
Q. What concerns have residents raised?
Residents say schoolchildren, working women and elderly people are afraid to go outside because of monkey attacks.
Q. Has this happened before in the area?
Residents said several people had been injured in earlier monkey attacks in the Dhari area.
Q. What have villagers requested?
They have asked the district administration and Forest Department to take effective steps against the monkey problem.
Q. What additional help has been sought for Aman Singh?
Residents have requested financial assistance for him after the attack.
