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91-Year-Old Woman Fatally Injured After Monkey Attack in Karnataka
A 91-year-old resident named Najamunisa Begum died after a monkey allegedly assaulted and pushed her outside her home in BT Patil Nagar, Koppal district.
Najamunisa Begum, aged 91, was standing outside her house in BT Patil Nagar when a monkey reportedly lunged at her and forced her to the ground. She sustained serious injuries and was taken to a hospital, but later succumbed to those injuries. CCTV footage captured the animal’s aggressive behavior. Authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the attack.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing human-wildlife conflicts in Indian towns and the need for better safety measures.
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