Newly Elected Sarpanch Dresses As Bear To Scare Away Monkeys In Telangana | Viral Video

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bizarre yet creative video from Telangana has taken social media by storm, showing a newly elected village head adopting an unconventional method to deal with a long-standing monkey problem, by dressing up as a bear. The clip has gone viral, drawing widespread amusement while also spotlighting a serious issue affecting several rural areas.The viral footage features Kummari Ranjith, the sarpanch of Lingapur village in Kadam mandal of Nirmal district, seen hopping, waving his arms and roaming through the village in a bear costume to frighten away monkeys. The unusual sight quickly caught the internet’s attention, with users sharing the video across platforms and praising his hands-on approach.

According to a Times of India report, Ranjith said “he decided to try the unusual approach after efforts to trap the animals using cages failed.” He explained that earlier attempts to control the monkey population did not bring the desired results.“We contributed 50 per household and installed cages to catch monkeys. But the method wasn't successful, as we managed to catch only a few," he said, as quoted by TOI.Ranjith added that the idea struck him while searching online for solutions. “I came across this idea while searching for solutions online, so I decided to wear a bear costume and roam around the village to provide some interim relief.”The village has reportedly been struggling with a severe monkey menace for the past two to three years, a problem that became a key talking point during local elections. Addressing the issue had been a major promise on the campaign trail. “I chose this method because I had promised to tackle the monkey menace if elected,” Ranjith, who is backed by the BRS, said, noting that several monkeys ran away upon seeing the ‘bear’ costume.While the video has entertained many online, Ranjith emphasised that the matter is far from trivial. He urged the government to treat the issue seriously, pointing out that numerous villages across Telangana are dealing with similar challenges. According to him, monkey attacks have caused crop losses and injuries, underlining the need for a long-term solution.