A CORRESPONDENT
PATHSALA: A growing monkey menace in Bajali district of Assam has left residents and farmers distressed, with frequent invasions by simian groups wreaking havoc on both agricultural lands and residential areas.
In several villages across the district, and Bajali’s surrounding regions, locals report daily damage to property. Farmers, particularly those cultivating vegetables, say that they were facing heavy losses as monkeys routinely came to the fields, uprooted plants, ate produce, and damaged fences.
“We work hard from morning till evening, but the monkeys destroy everything,” lamented a farmer from the Muguria area. “They pull out our plants, eat the vegetables, and even break the fences we’ve built.”
But the impact of the monkey invasions goes beyond farmland. Residents now face the alarming challenge of monkeys entering homes, rooftops, and kitchens in search of food. Many families have reported incidents where the animals have entered houses, creating panic and raising serious safety concerns, especially for children and the elderly.
“They enter our homes without any fear. We are scared to even keep our windows open,” said a homemaker, visibly shaken by recent encounters.
With growing frustration, the local population is now calling on the district administration and the forest department to take urgent and effective measures. Suggestions include the formation of monkey rescue and relocation teams, increased patrolling, and the installation of protective fencing around vulnerable areas.
Despite repeated complaints, many say that there had been little visible action on the ground. As the monkey problem intensifies, the residents of Bajali remain on high alert, forced to guard their homes and livelihoods from daily intrusions.
Until a long-term solution is implemented, the people of Bajali continue to live under constant threat, one that has turned from nuisance to crisis.
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