Rhesus monkeys are a menace in many areas in India's national capital, running across busy roads without warning - putting both themselves and motorists at risk - and often attacking unsuspecting pedestrians or residents.
"We cannot harm them or remove them , our only option is to confine them to their areas," said Satish Upadhyay, the vice-chairperson of the New Delhi Municipal Council , which is carrying out the work. In addition, the authority has started providing food to monkeys in forested areas to ensure they do not wander beyond the boundaries.