Monkey Mayhem: Chaos in Dhar District

A monkey attack in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, left five people injured, including a naib tehsildar and a PWD sub-divisional officer. The injured received medical attention, and the forest department managed to capture the monkey. The incident occurred in Badnawar, approximately 50 kilometres from the district headquarters.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Dhar | Updated: 07-03-2026 18:09 IST | Created: 07-03-2026 18:09 IST
Monkey Mayhem: Chaos in Dhar District
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In a surprising incident in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, a monkey attacked five individuals, among them a naib tehsildar and a Public Works Department sub-divisional officer. The attack unfolded on Saturday in Badnawar, situated 50 kilometres from the district headquarters.

Sahdev More, the naib tehsildar, sustained severe injuries and was referred to a Ratlam medical facility. The other four victims received treatment at the Badnawar civil hospital. A forest department team successfully captured the rogue monkey after an intense two-hour operation.

The incident began with the monkey attacking Vijay, followed by targeted assaults on other officials. The animal was eventually enticed into a cage using bananas and then transferred to a secure location, as confirmed by Deputy Ranger Vikram Singh Ninama.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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