Eleven Monkeys Found Dead In Fatehpur, Autopsy Today

Fatehpur, October 30 (TNA) Autopsy on the eleven monkeys found dead in Semaraha area on Friday, will be conducted today, a forest official said on Saturday. Six simians found unconscious are being treated and prima facie it appears they consumed some poisonous substance.

The forest sub-inspector has registered a case after these monkeys were found dead outside Semarha village in Chhiwlaha of Fatehpur on Friday. Dr. Anupam, Forest Inspector Shailendra and Hathgam police team from Palia Animal Hospital reached the spot and an investigation has started.

Dr. Anupam of Palia Animal Hospital said that seeing the condition of the monkeys, there is a possibility of consuming poisonous substances, but clearly something can be said only after the post-mortem.

He said that the condition of six monkeys has improved with the treatment. The dead bodies are kept in Khaga Forest Office. Forest Department Ranger Sachchidanand Yadav said that the bodies of monkeys have been kept in the Khaga office and after completion of the paperwork, the post-mortem of the dead bodies will be done.