India, June 15 -- Residents of a Manesar society have alleged that a persistent monkey menace has become a safety hazard, particularly for children and senior citizens, with at least three children reportedly injured or bitten in the past 15 days despite repeated complaints to authorities.

The latest incident was reported on Friday when an eight-year-old child was allegedly attacked by a monkey inside Lakshmi Society in while returning from tuition classes. Residents said the child sustained minor injuries and was treated by family members.

According to residents, monkey troops frequently enter the residential complex and are often seen in parks, balconies and common areas. They alleged that sightings have increased over the past few mo...