Monkeys being a societal menace is an unremarkable occurrence in India however a primate with an apparent alcohol addiction that steals liquor from shops and people is definitely unusual.
A curious case has emerged from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareilly where a monkey has been breaking into liquor shops and stealing alcohol. The monkey has also been accused of stealing bottles of alcohol from people.
A video captures the unbelievable sight of the monkey drinking beer out of a can while an amused group of people watch on. It sits on its haunches and tips the beer into his mouth, which shows that this isn't his first rodeo.
A liquor shopkeeper operating in Achalganj in the district has expressed resentment against the alcohol thief and claims that the monkey resorts to biting if chased. Shopkeepers in the area allege that their complaints to the authorities are left unheeded.
District Excise Officer Rajendra Pratap Singh said that efforts are being made to catch this monkey with the help of the Forest Department, adding that customers would soon be rid of this problem.
Woman Set On Fire By Son In UP, Suffers 40% Burn Injuries: Cops 13 Killed In Rain-Related Incidents In Uttar Pradesh In Last 24 Hours UP Man's Genitals Removed, Sex-Change Surgery Done While He Was Sleeping Under-Fire Trainee IAS Officer Accuses Pune Collector Of Harassment Trainee IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Recalled To Academy, Training Put On Hold Trump's Vice President Pick Reveals How His Hindu Wife Helped Him "No Defamatory Remarks About Governor": High Court To Mamata Banerjee Bangladesh Orders Nationwide School Closures After Violent Student Protests What Are The Affordable Destinations To Study Abroad Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.