Keonjhar: At least seven people were injured after being attacked by a rouge monkey in Joda area of Odisha’s Keonjhar district on Monday, creating panic among residents in the area.
As per information, the rogue monkey went on a rampage, attacking several people and creating widespread fear among locals. At least seven people have sustained injuries in separate incidents over the past two days. While five individuals were injured on Sunday, two more were attacked on Monday.
Locals said the monkey has been entering houses, chasing people, and biting them without provocation. The situation has become so alarming that many villagers are now afraid of moving out of their houses.
After being attacked by the monkey, a victim said the animal has gone berserk and bit him on the waist and abdomen. The monkey attacked him after breaking into his house.
Sources said the Forest Department has been informed about the monkey menace as locals seek swift action to capture the animal to prevent any further attack on people.
