In a unique solution to a long-standing issue, the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has employed langurs at Green Park Stadium, Kanpur, to counter the monkey menace during the second Test match between India and Bangladesh. Monkeys have been notorious for disrupting activities at the stadium, often snatching food and drinks from the broadcast crew and spectators. The use of langurs is a practical way to keep these animals at bay.
The Need for Langurs at Green Park
Monkeys have been an ongoing issue at the Green Park Stadium, particularly for the television crews who work in elevated stands.
The animals frequently attempt to steal snacks and drinks, disrupting broadcasting efforts.
Sanjay Kapoor, the venue director, stated that to “avoid the terror of monkeys, langurs have been brought in to take care of them.”
The employment of langurs as a deterrent is not a new practice at the venue and has been used in previous international matches to similar success.
Special measures have also been taken to limit the monkeys’ access to certain areas.
The raised stands used by the television crew have been covered with black cloth on the back and sides to reduce the likelihood of monkeys approaching these sections.
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Safety Concerns Lead to Stand Closure
Adding to the situation, the C Stand at the stadium was closed to spectators for safety reasons.
Inspections by the Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) and Harcourt Butler Technical University found certain parts of the upper block unfit for use.
As a result, only 1,750 of the 4,800 seats in the C Stand are available to spectators. Despite these challenges, the match between India and Bangladesh kicked off on September 27, 2024, with the UPCA taking necessary precautions to ensure a smooth event.
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