Harassed by troops of monkeys which frequently attack passers-by and destroy crops, residents of Himachal Pradesh are being promised relief from the simian menace by both the BJP and the Congress if voted to power in the upcoming elections. As many as 2,000 villages across the hill state are affected by the menace.

Eight locations in Shimla are endemic areas. representation pic/AFOEight locations in Shimla are endemic areas. Representation Pic/AFP