'My daughter would have been dead by now': How A ‘monkey attack’ in UP thwarted a man’s attempt to assault a 6-year-old girl

Baghpat : A remarkable incident has unfolded in the small town of Baghpat, where a troop of monkeys is being hailed as heroes after thwarting a rape attempt on a 6-year-old girl .

According to the girl's parents, the unidentified attacker lured their daughter to an abandoned house on Saturday, where he attempted to sexually assault her. However, the plan was foiled when a group of monkeys intervened, aggressively confronting the man and forcing him to flee.

"My daughter was playing outside when the accused took her away," the father explained. "He threatened my child that he would kill me... My daughter would have been dead by now if the monkeys had not intervened."

The girl's ordeal has left her traumatized, but her family is grateful for the unexpected intervention of the primate protectors .

Local police are investigating the incident and have registered an FIR against the accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. While the man remains at large, authorities are working tirelessly to identify and apprehend him.

The incident has sparked widespread discussion and admiration for the remarkable bravery of the monkeys. Many are calling for the primates to be recognized for their heroic actions and protected from harm.