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Pushkar's 'Operation Shift': 92 Monkeys Caught, Set for Release 100 KM Away in Forest.
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News18•01-10-2026, 08:42
Pushkar's 'Operation Shift': 92 Monkeys Caught, Set for Release 100 KM Away in Forest.
- •Pushkar Municipal Council launched 'Operation Shift' to address the long-standing monkey menace, bringing relief to residents.
- •Under Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Suresh Singh Rawat's guidance, 92 monkeys, including 16 young ones, have been safely captured.
- •Monkeys had caused distress to locals, shopkeepers, and pilgrims through food theft and aggressive attacks.
- •The captured monkeys will be transported and released into a secure forest area approximately 100 kilometers from Pushkar.
- •To ensure transparency, the entire release process in the forest will be live video recorded and shared with the public.
Key Questions Answered
Operation Shift is a special campaign launched by the Pushkar Municipal Council to address the growing menace of monkeys and provide permanent relief to residents, traders, and devotees. Under this campaign, nuisance-causing monkeys are safely captured and relocated.
In the initial phase of the campaign, a total of 92 monkeys, including 16 young monkey babies, have been safely captured in cages. These animals are being handled securely as part of the municipal council's efforts.
All 92 captured monkeys will be transported and released into a highly secure forest area located approximately 100 kilometers away from Pushkar. This plan ensures the animals find a suitable natural habitat while keeping the city safe.
