Monkeys’ deaths: Officials seek information from villagers

Hassan Deputy Commissioner R. Girish and Superintendent of Police R. Srinivasa Gowda, on Saturday, visited Chowdenahalli near Bikkodu in Belur taluk, where 36 monkeys were found dead on July 28. The K

Hassan Deputy Commissioner R. Girish and Superintendent of Police R. Srinivasa Gowda, on Saturday, visited Chowdenahalli near Bikkodu in Belur taluk, where 36 monkeys were found dead on July 28. The Karnataka High Court had initiated suo motu proceedings on the issue, based on media reports. Mr. Girish told the media that he had to submit a report to the court by August 3 evening. “It is an inhuman act. The police and forest officials have begun an investigation into the case. I appeal to the public to share information, if they have on those involved in the act, with the police. We will keep the identity of those who share information confidential”, he said. The post-mortem of monkeys had been conducted and the samples had been sent to the laboratory. “The court has taken the issue sou motu. We will submit a report after analysing all information available”, he said.