Monkey snatches Rs 81,800 from man's pocket, throws notes from treetop in Shimla

A monkey snatched Rs 81,800 from a man at Shimla's Deputy Commissioner's office and scattered notes from a tree. The episode renewed concern over the city's persistent monkey menace, even at key government premises.Monkey snatches Rs 81,800 from man's pocket, throws notes from treetop in ShimlaA monkey caused chaos at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Shimla after snatching a bundle of Rs 81,800 from a man who was on his way to deposit the cash at a bank. The animal climbed a tree with the money and began throwing currency notes on the ground, leaving people scrambling to collect them.The man was carrying the cash in his pocket when the monkey suddenly grabbed the bundle. Before he could react, the animal had climbed a nearby tree and started tossing the notes down one by one.The unusual sight drew a crowd at the DC office premises, with staff members and others rushing to help the distressed man recover his money. They began picking up the scattered notes from around the tree, and after considerable effort, managed to retrieve most of the cash.However, around Rs 1,500 remained unaccounted for, according to the man. The monkey also damaged some of the Rs 500 notes by tearing them, adding to his losses. The incident once again emphasised the persistent monkey menace in Shimla, where residents have long complained about the animals snatching food and belongings.The episode at the DC office also raised concerns about the trouble they could cause even within important government premises, leaving people wary of carrying cash and valuables in the city. - Ends