Dehradun, June 2 -- BY ARUN PRATAP SINGH
DEHRADUN, 31 May: The Uttarakhand government has claimed to have finally resolved years of confusion over departmental responsibilities for controlling the growing monkey menace, issuing clear directives that assign key roles to both the Urban Development and Forest Department. This decision comes as the simian menace continues to hit the residents across urban and peri-urban areas, with frequent attacks on children, women, and the elderly.
The state has witnessed an alarming rise in monkey-related incidents, with villagers and city dwellers struggling against constant harassment and injuries. In Almora, stepping out of homes has become dangerous, as children face difficulties reaching school safel...