Monkey Menace Triggers Panic at GH, Authorities Say Patients Feeding Them

Patients and attendants at the Melur Government Hospital in Madurai continue to face persistent trouble from groups of monkeys that have been invading the hospital premises for years, triggering fear and frustration among the public.

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The monkeys, believed to have migrated from forest areas near Alagarkoil, have become a common sight in the hospital, especially during late mornings. Patients allege that despite multiple rescue operations, the monkeys continue to return in groups, creating panic.

"Every day, monkeys roam freely around the hospital wards. They feed on garbage and even when no food is available, they leap from floor to floor, unsettling patients. They often arrive between 10 am and 12 pm, and behave as if we are the intruders in their territory," said Vijayamohan, a patient attender.