Farmers in UP's Sambhal Use Bear Costumes to Deter Crop-Damaging Monkeys

Farmers in Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh, have started dressing as bears to scare away monkeys that frequently damage potato and strawberry crops, causing livelihood losses. Farmer Dharambir noted that while this method temporarily deters monkeys, it is not a permanent solution. The local Forest Department acknowledged the issue and is considering capturing and relocating the monkeys to forest areas to address the problem more effectively.