Aligarh College Hires Langur "Golu" at ₹12,000 Salary to Chase Monkeys Away From Campus

D.S. Degree College in Aligarh made a unique and viral move when they employed a langur named Golu to handle the increasing menace of monkeys on campus. The langur, which was introduced along with a trainer who was earning ₹12,000 monthly, was walking around the college premises to scare monkeys that were disturbing students and employees.

The concept became viral for being quirky and “jugadu”. Langurs are naturally feared by monkeys, particularly rhesus macaques found in Uttar Pradesh. Groups of monkeys ran away just by seeing or hearing Golu. This temporarily prevented food snatching, classroom disturbances, and day to day campus chaos. 

Viral Monkey News

The news about hiring a langur for chasing away monkeys from the campus quickly went viral on social media and news platforms in April 2026, with many people finding it funny while others raised serious questions. Netizens also compared this move with “Mamla Legal Hai s1” where they hire a man who dresses up like a langur and chases away monkeys. The solution did not last long and by April 24, 2026, once the monkeys had disappeared, Golu was no longer needed and was taken off duty. Experts say such methods only work for a short time, as monkeys usually return when the threat is gone. 

Rising Monkey Problem in North India

Increasing monkey problems are getting concerning in cities such as Aligarh, Lucknow, and Delhi. In colleges, homes, and other places, people talk about daily incidences of bites, food theft, and attacks. In Lucknow alone, approximately a dozen cases of monkey bite are being reported daily, compelling people to seek quick solutions. 

Legal and Animal Welfare Concerns

The move of DS College has raised legal issues. In our country, Langurs are protected under India’s Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and using them like this is not allowed. Animal rights groups have strongly criticized the idea, saying it can harm the animal and cause stress.

Due to these regulations, cities such as Delhi have already ceased to use real langurs. They instead employ the services of human langurs, individuals who have been trained to mimic the sound and behavior of the langur, so that they can frighten the monkeys without violating the law.

Professionals feel that the employment of langurs is a short term fix. They propose long-term measures such as population control of the monkeys, improved waste disposal, and the development of safe wildlife habitats. These methods can reduce conflict without harming animals. 

Golu has indeed helped solve the problem for a short time, but the method is not legal. This viral outbreak points to a larger problem in India- managing the increasing human-wildlife conflict in a safe, legal and sustainable manner. 

Apart from all the concerns and memes, a real question has spiked: in a country where interns and monkeys are getting paid equally, will you call this human-animal equality? Should we be proud? Share this news with your friends and discuss.