JABAR EXPRESS – In preparation for the G20 summit in New Delhi from September 8 to 10, India has taken an innovative step by deploying around 40 “monkey men” to hunt monkeys likely to disrupt this prestigious event.

According to various sources, the small Rhesus-type monkeys, which often reside in the corners of New Delhi, often cause trouble by running through the streets, jumping on rooftops, disturbing public order and even attacking pedestrians.

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In order to avoid such troubles, the Indian authorities have recruited about 30 to 40 people who will assume the role of dummy monkeys. They will wear costumes designed to look like great apes in hopes of chasing the apes.

Deputy Speaker of New Delhi City Council, Satish Upadhyay, explained in an interview with CNN: “[Monyet-monyet Rhesus] didn’t go near those big cartoons because they were scared.”

This measure was taken to draw public attention to G20 Summit stay focused and don’t be distracted by the recurring problem of monkey disturbances in the Indian capital.

Upadhyay also explained that the people wearing these costumes had been trained to imitate monkey sounds in hopes of tricking the little monkeys.

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Additionally, langurs, known to be larger and more aggressive than rhesus monkeys, are also involved in this effort.

Furthermore, Upadhyay disclosed that the authorities provided food in the forest area to prevent the monkeys from wandering around in search of food.

In India, where the majority of the population is Hindu, monkeys are considered sacred and respected because they are associated with Lord Hanuman, who is the monkey god in Hindu beliefs.

This is not the first time that India has taken a unique step like this. In 2010, the country took similar steps by hosting the Commonwealth Games.