DEVPRAYAG — Monkey bites have injured 2 women travellers and a child in Devprayag over the past 2–3 days, raising concern among residents and visitors at several busy points in the town.
The reported incidents took place near the Bhagirathi bridge, the confluence and the platform used by visitors. Residents said repeated complaints had not yet brought a solution, while Ranger Gautam Rawat said a team had been called to catch the monkeys.
Attacks reported near bridge and confluence
A group of students from Tehri was walking from the Bhagirathi bridge towards the confluence when a monkey bit one student on the shoulder. Shopkeeper Omprakash reportedly helped the students cross the bridge and move away from the animals.
In another incident, a monkey bit the leg of the wife of devotee Ashutosh Kumar as she returned after bathing at the confluence. A child named Ayush was also bitten on the hand while playing on the confluence platform.
The incidents have affected both visitors and people living in the town. The reported attacks involved a student, a woman returning from the confluence and a child playing at a public location.
Residents seek action
Local residents Abhishek Bhatt, Manmohan Bisht, Akhilesh Kotiyal, Vikas Dhyan, Subhash, Sohan Tiwari, Anita Kotiyal and Meena Devi said they were now worried about sending children to school.
They said complaints had been made, but the monkey problem had not been resolved. The accounts have heightened concern around routes and public spaces used by students, pilgrims and other visitors.
Ranger Gautam Rawat said arrangements were being made to bring in a team for capturing the monkeys. The source material does not provide a timeline for the team’s arrival or details of any capture operation.
Conclusion
Monkey attacks have injured 3 people in Devprayag over 2–3 days. Residents are seeking action, while the forest department has said a team is being called to capture the animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many people were injured in the reported monkey attacks?
The reported incidents injured 3 people: 2 women and a child.
Q. Where did the incidents take place?
The incidents were reported near the Bhagirathi bridge, the confluence and the confluence platform in Devprayag.
Q. Who was bitten near the Bhagirathi bridge?
A student from a group that had come from Tehri was bitten on the shoulder while walking towards the confluence.
Q. What happened to Ayush?
Ayush was bitten on the hand while playing on the confluence platform.
Q. What action has the forest department announced?
Ranger Gautam Rawat said a team had been called to capture the monkeys.
