Large groups of monkeys are frequently seen roaming freely across the hospital grounds, and they are becoming increasingly difficult to scare off. (Representational Image: Pixabay) 
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Jind Hospital Plagued by Monkeys, Municipal Corporation Fails to Act

The association reported that monkeys have been aggressively targeting hospital staff, patients, and visitors

Sai Sindhuja K

The Civil Hospital in Jind, Haryana continues to face serious challenges with a monkey infestation, despite repeated requests from the Swasthya Supervisors Sangh (Health Supervisors Association), which has sent 32 reminders to the Jind Municipal Council asking for action.

The association has expressed frustration over the lack of progress, noting that they have been pushing for a solution for the past four years without any substantial results.

The monkeys have been aggressively targeting hospital staff, patients, and visitors. Large groups of monkeys are frequently seen roaming freely across the hospital grounds, and they are becoming increasingly difficult to scare off.

The situation has worsened to the point where monkeys are entering hospital offices, damaging property, and even injuring patients. There have been multiple incidents of monkeys destroying computers and critical hospital records.

Ram Mehar Verma, the association's president, along with other members, has called on the Deputy Commissioner to step in and direct the Municipal Council to take urgent action.
The situation has worsened to the point where monkeys are entering hospital offices, damaging property, and even injuring patients. (Representational Image: Pixabay)

Ram Mehar Verma, the association's president, along with other members, has called on the Deputy Commissioner to step in and direct the Municipal Council to take urgent action. They have requested the council to initiate a special campaign to catch the monkeys to ensure the safety of healthcare workers, doctors, and patients.

Monkeys from surrounding areas are being released in Jind at night, exacerbating the problem.
Anil Nain, Municipal Council Chief Sanitary Inspector

Municipal Council Chief Sanitary Inspector Anil Nain acknowledged that around 6,000 monkeys have been captured. However, he mentioned that monkeys from surrounding areas are being released in Jind at night, exacerbating the problem.

Recently, authorities apprehended individuals who were releasing monkeys near the Beed Forest. Nain added that the contract with the company responsible for catching the monkeys has expired, but efforts are being made to renew the agreement.

Despite these efforts, hospital staff have expressed concerns about the continued inaction, feeling unsafe as the monkey problem persists. They stress the need for a swift, comprehensive solution to eliminate the threat and restore safety at the Civil Hospital.

(Input from various sources)

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