India, Feb. 4 -- The Transit Treatment Centre (TTC) in Bavdhan, managed by the RESQ Charitable Trust, an NGO partner with the Maharashtra forest department, reported a significant rise in cases where jackals and primates were admitted to the facility.

As many as 10 jackals and around 23 primates including langurs and bonnet macaques were admitted to the TTC in January. Electrocution and captivity illness are the major threats observed among these animals, said officials.

Mahadev Mohite, deputy conservator of Pune forest department, said, "We are seeing an increase in animals being treated due to electrocution. Although the measures are taken by farmers to prevent crops from wild boar attack, it is now affecting the wild animals."

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