Archive · 22 Sep 2026
91-Year-Old Karnataka Woman Dies After Alleged Monkey Attack Outside Home
A 91-year-old woman named Najamunnisa Begum was outside her home in Karnataka.
A monkey suddenly came toward her and knocked her down.
She hit her head and was taken to a hospital.
She died from her injuries the next day.
A CCTV camera reportedly recorded what happened.
Another woman who came to help was also allegedly approached or attacked by the monkey.
The monkey ran away after people from the area arrived.
The report also describes similar deaths involving monkeys in other Indian cities.
Najamunnisa Begum, 91, died after a monkey allegedly knocked her down outside her home in Koppal district, Karnataka.
CCTV footage reportedly shows the monkey approaching her after she stepped outside, causing her to suffer a head injury.
A woman who came outside after hearing the commotion was also allegedly approached or attacked by the monkey.
Najamunnisa was taken to a private hospital, where her condition later deteriorated and she died the following day.
The report cites similar monkey-related deaths involving elderly women in Aligarh, Shimla and Kakinada.
- Who
- Najamunnisa Begum, a 91-year-old woman, died; reports also identify her as Najmunnisa Begum and say she was the wife of writer MS Savadatti.
- What
- She allegedly fell and suffered a fatal head injury after a monkey knocked her down.
- When
- The incident occurred on Saturday evening, and she died during treatment the following day.
- Where
- Outside her home in BT Patil Nagar, Koppal district, Karnataka.
- Why
- According to the reports, a monkey suddenly approached or jumped toward her, causing her to fall.
- Victim
- Najamunnisa Begum, also spelled Najmunnisa Begum in one report; aged 91
- Location
- BT Patil Nagar, Koppal district, Karnataka
- Reported incident
- A monkey allegedly approached or jumped toward her and knocked her down
- Injury
- Head injury sustained in the fall
- Evidence
- Nearby CCTV footage reportedly recorded the incident
- Treatment and outcome
- She was taken to a private hospital and died during treatment the following day
- Related reports
- Similar monkey-related deaths involving elderly women were reported in Aligarh, Shimla and Kakinada
