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Mumbai: Monkey shot with arrow near Yeoor in Thane; poaching suspected
Updated On: 22 March, 2026 10:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A monkey was found seriously injured after being shot with an arrow near Yeoor, close to Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Wildlife authorities and RAWW launched a rescue operation, while a case under the Wildlife Protection Act has been initiated, raising concerns over animal cruelty
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Monkey shot by an arrow at Yeoor near SNGP. (Pic/WWA / Maharashtra Forest Department)
In a disturbing case of animal cruelty, a monkey was found seriously injured after being shot with an arrow near Yeoor. This is the second incident in two days in Thane where a monkey was attacked with an arrow.
In a shocking incident, a Bonnet Macaque was found injured after being shot with an arrow in Thane, marking the second such case.
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