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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
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

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

