Foreigner Arrested for Killing
A chilling incident in the holy town of Mathura has sent shockwaves through the local community and beyond. More than two dozen monkeys were found dead near Govind Kund in the Govardhan area, triggering widespread outrage and sorrow among locals and devotees alike.
Foreigner Arrested for Killing
The grim discovery was made on Monday morning, when several lifeless monkeys were seen sprawled along the roadside. A viral video from the scene shows police officers cordoning off the area and launching an investigation into the mysterious deaths.
What unfolded next was even more disturbing preliminary investigations revealed that the monkeys had been shot with an air gun. Shockingly, the accused is said to be a foreign national residing in the nearby Janki Das Ashram. Eyewitnesses claim he was spotted with an air gun shortly before the incident occurred.
Foreigner Arrested for Killing
Acting swiftly, local police arrested the man and sent the bodies of the monkeys for a postmortem examination. SP (Rural) Trigun Bisen confirmed, “The postmortem will give us full clarity. Further action will be taken based on the findings.”
This act of cruelty has not only sparked fury but deeply wounded religious sentiments. In Hindu culture, monkeys are revered as symbols of Lord Hanuman, and any harm to them is seen as a grave offense. Locals have demanded strict and immediate legal action against the perpetrator.
Foreigner Arrested for Killing
As the investigation continues, the tragic event has ignited calls for stricter protection of animals, especially in sacred regions like Mathura where they are considered divine.
