Stray monkey shot dead at Islamabad airport

Wildlife officials have shot and killed a stray monkey that had entered the Islamabad International Airport building after efforts to capture the animal reportedly failed.

According to airport sources, the monkey was first spotted inside the airport two days ago. It was seen moving freely along the ceiling of the building, raising concerns among airport staff and passengers.

Following the discovery, the airport administration immediately contacted the Wildlife Department and sought assistance to capture the animal and remove it safely from the premises.

Wildlife officials subsequently arrived at the airport and attempted to bring the monkey under control. However, during the operation, they opened fire and killed the animal instead of capturing it alive, according to airport sources.

The incident has raised questions about the measures taken to handle stray wildlife entering sensitive public facilities and the decision to use lethal force during the operation.