'Caught 503 so far': Polls over, newly elected Telangana sarpanches try to come good on ‘monkey promise’; troop leaders targeted
Newly elected Telangana sarpanches are tackling the monkey menace by hiring catchers to trap troop leaders, believing this strategy controls the problem. Teams are working across villages, with success in one area prompting demand from neighboring hamlets. Catchers prioritize problematic simians, ensuring humane treatment before forest release.
