HP: Elderly man dies trying to flee from group of monkeys in Kullu

Kullu (HP), Aug 20 (PTI) A-66-year old man died after falling from the roof of his four-story house here on Wednesday while trying to escape from a group of monkeys, police said.

The incident occurred in Brau village when Desh Lal Gautam had gone to feed pigeons on the rooftop around 6 am. The monkeys suddenly charged at him, causing him to slip and fall while trying to flee.

He was taken to the Khaneri Hospital, where the doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Deputy superintendent of Police (DSP) Aani Chandrashekhar Kayath said that no foul play is suspected. The body was handed over to the family after a post-mortem. PTI COR BPL OZ OZ