In a remarkable instance of wildlife interacting with human infrastructure, a langur monkey was spotted riding a train in Jharkhand. The primate boarded the Khadakpur-Ranchi local train from Silli station and settled into a window seat, much to the surprise and amusement of fellow passengers.
The monkey’s journey to Ranchi was uneventful, and it exited the train without causing any disturbance. The incident has become a trending topic, with many people sharing photos and videos of the langur’s commute.
Regular travelers on the Silli-Ranchi route have reported seeing the same monkey on numerous occasions. The animal is believed to inhabit the nearby forests and uses the train to travel to Ranchi, presumably in search of sustenance.
The monkey’s calm demeanor and its habit of quietly occupying a window seat have endeared it to the regular commuters. After its arrival in Ranchi, the monkey spends time exploring the city before returning to Silli by the same train.
Passengers have become accustomed to the monkey’s presence and now often share their snacks with it. The images of the langur’s train ride have quickly spread across social media, eliciting a wide range of reactions. Some people are impressed by the animal’s apparent intelligence, while others are amused by its apparent adoption of human habits.