KARNATAKA: A 91-year-old woman died a day after she was attacked by a monkey while walking inside the premises of her home in India’s Karnataka state, according to Indian media reports.
The incident occurred in Koppal district, where Najam-un-Nisa Begum was reportedly attacked suddenly by a monkey. She fell to the ground during the incident, which was captured by a CCTV camera installed outside the house.
Daughter Also Reportedly Attacked
According to reports, the woman’s daughter arrived after the attack in an attempt to help her mother, but the monkey allegedly attacked her as well.
Najam-un-Nisa Begum was taken to a private hospital for treatment. Her condition initially appeared to improve, but it later deteriorated and she died the following day.
Recent Monkey Attacks Reported in India
Indian media reports have also highlighted several monkey attack incidents in different parts of the country in recent days, with some cases reportedly resulting in deaths.
Authorities and local communities in affected areas have faced recurring concerns over interactions between people and wild or urban-adapted monkeys.