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8th May 2016 | Vol. 7 (I) Issue 5 |
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ROBBER MONKEYS? BIG BANDORAS BACK IN BANDRA – TERRORIZING THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Centuries back, what is Bandra-Khar-Santacruz now; were lush jungles with all sorts of wild creatures. As civilization evolved, the fertile soil, great weather with a surrounding sea; and central access to trade hubs - attracted many migrants. Earlier inhabitants spoke of many monkeys living here – and hence named it Bandor. Later, with the Portuguese; this changed to Bandora. When the British took over it was anglicized to ‘Bandra’ Now, are we witnessing the ‘Return of the Monkeys’? In recent months, very large monkeys have been seen around Supari Talao, Hill Road, St. Paul Road, Turner Road, Pali Hill, Sherly Rajan, etc. Usually they move in pairs – but larger groups upto 8 or even 10 have been reported. Some are
quite intimidating, when they are hungry – grabbing any food you may be holding in your hand. If confronted, they scream – and the entire monkey group joins in the ‘mela’. People staying in society flats on higher floors, have seen monkeys silently enter open windows when occupants are resting and ‘steal’ shining objects – and searching for food. They are always in groups, as if to ‘pass on’ stolen items or just give “KV”. This modus operandi makes one feel that these are ‘trained robber monkeys’. When citizens called the local police regarding this matter, the reply was, “Hey, how can we write an FIR against a monkey?” And – it is true. Vivek Gosalia Contd. on Page 14 >>