Monkey Snatches ₹81,800 at Shimla DC Office, Showers Currency Notes from Tree

Shimla: A routine trip to deposit money in a bank turned into a bizarre ordeal at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Shimla when a monkey snatched a packet containing nearly ₹81,800 and climbed a tree before scattering currency notes below.

The incident sparked confusion on the DC office premises as ₹500 notes began falling from the tree, prompting officials and members of the public to rush to the aid of the distressed owner.

According to the information available, the person was carrying the cash when the monkey suddenly grabbed the packet from his pocket and scrambled up a nearby tree.

Once safely perched above, the monkey tore open the packet and began throwing the currency notes down, sending thousands of rupees fluttering across the area.

People present at the spot quickly joined hands to retrieve the money. What followed was an unusual search beneath the tree as officials and passers-by carefully collected the scattered notes and returned them to the owner.

Most of the cash was recovered, but the person said around ₹1,500 remained missing. Some ₹500 notes were also reportedly torn into pieces by the monkey, adding to the loss.

Beyond the unusual nature of the incident, it has once again drawn attention to the monkey menace in Shimla. Residents, tourists and employees in several parts of the hill town frequently encounter monkeys trying to snatch food, bags and other belongings.

The latest episode is said to be the second such incident reported in Shimla involving monkeys targeting people carrying cash, adding to concerns over their growing presence in busy public areas.