To end the menace of feeding of wild monkeys and spotted deer by visitors at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), the forest authorities have decided to fine people Rs 1,000. Patrolling on the premises will be intensified to catch the violators.

Range Forest Officer Santosh Kank said, “Hundreds of tourists visit the SGNP daily and it has been found that some people feed monkeys and spotted deer fruits, biscuits, and other food items that are not good for the health of wild animals. In order to put an end to this, we have erected information boards, requesting people not to feed the wildlife. But if someone is still found feeding the wild animals, they will be fined Rs 1,000.”