The langur - a bigger primate with a black face - is commonly used by authorities in the city to scare away monkeys, with the antidote already working well in this instance, officials said. Rhesus monkeys are a menace in many areas in India's national capital, running across busy roads without warning - putting both themselves and motorists at risk - and often attacking unsuspecting pedestrians or residents. NEW DELHI: Life-size cutouts of langurs have sprung up in several parts of New Delhi over the last few days as officials look to prevent the smaller rhesus monkeys from playing spoilsport during the G20 summit that will take place next week.
