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Reward doubled, suspects zero as Thane's monkey shooter still at large

Updated on: 16 April,2026 08:18 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Ranjeet Jadhav | ranjeet.jadhav@mid-day.com

Nearly a month after a Bonnet macaque was critically injured by an arrow in Thane's Yeoor Range, investigators remain without leads or suspects. Forest officials are now sending the recovered arrows for forensic analysis and fingerprint matching in coordination with local police

Reward doubled, suspects zero as Thane's monkey shooter still at large

2.7-foot-long arrow was lodged through the body of the animal

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Nearly a month after a Bonnet macaque was critically injured by an arrow in Thane’s Yeoor Range, the case remains unsolved, with no significant leads so far. Forest officials have now decided to send the recovered arrows for forensic analysis in coordination with the police, even as the reward for information has been doubled to Rs 50,000.

How is the investigation going?


Dr Priti Sathe performs surgery. Pics/By Special Arrangement
Dr Priti Sathe performs surgery. Pics/By Special Arrangement



>> Arrows to be sent for forensic examination
>> Fingerprints to be extracted and matched with suspects
>> Process being conducted in coordination with local police 

At a glance

Incident: Monkey shot with an arrow
Location: Yeoor Range, Thane (near SGNP eco-sensitive zone)
Weapon: Professional archery bow suspected
Reward: Increased from Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000
Status: No accused identified yet

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