India, Nov. 4 -- The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has launched a special drive in Sectors 27 and 34 after residents complained about an increase in monkey attacks and disturbances across the district. Officials said that during the drive, 52 monkeys were captured from the two areas and relocated to forested zones.

Residents in Sectors 27, 34, 54, 55, 56, 76, 79, and localities such as Gwal Pahari and Ghata villages along Golf Course Road, Golf Course Extension Road, and Gurgaon-Faridabad Road have reported a surge in monkey sightings over the past few months.

Dr. Preetpal Singh, joint commissioner of MCG, said the civic body has received numerous complaints from residents in these areas. "Similar drives will be carried out in...