In Chandigarh, India, residents are increasingly alarmed by a rising monkey population that has begun invading homes and causing damage. Areas such as Sectors 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 15A, and 26 have reported frequent monkey sightings, with residents like Ritu Nanda from Sector 15A expressing concerns about safety, especially for children. A survey from December 2022 indicated that there are around 1,326 monkeys in the city, leading to an average of eight complaints daily to the municipal corporation. Legal advocate Nitin Sachdeva has formally complained to the Punjab and Haryana High Court, urging for catch-and-relocate initiatives and the use of trained langur mimickers to deter the monkeys. The situation is particularly problematic at Panjab University and the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, where poor waste management has attracted the monkeys. Experts highlight that the increasing monkey population is a man-made issue, exacerbated by easy access to food waste and religious feeding practices. Municipal officials have acknowledged the severity of the situation, with ongoing efforts to manage and relocate the monkeys, but residents remain anxious about their safety and property.