A “security guard” langur named Golu at DS Degree College in Aligarh went viral after reports claimed he was paid ₹12,000 a month to chase monkeys away. The buzz spiraled online as duty clips spread rapidly. Now, the forest department has intervened and released Golu from duty, turning the viral stunt into a conservation-focused decision.
A 30-year-old labourer died in Aligarh after a drinking water pipeline trench caved in while repairs were underway on Railway Road. A viral CCTV clip reportedly captures the moment the worker is buried as soil slips into the pit. After the incident sparked outrage, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath ordered an investigation, announced Rs 5 lakh aid, and set up a three-member panel.
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