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Nagpur Tour Leader Dies After Falling Into Ditch While Saving Bag From Monkey in Pachmarhi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 08:37 PM
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Vijay Nayak, a tour leader from Nagpur, died instantly after losing his balance and falling into a deep ditch at Priyadarshini View Point in Pachmarhi while trying to retrieve his bag from a monkey.
A tragic incident occurred at the Priyadarshini View Point in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, where a tourist lost his life after a confrontation with a wild monkey. Vijay Nayak, a tour leader residing in Nagpur, was visiting the scenic spot with a group of 20 children when the incident took place.
According to reports, a monkey snatched or attempted to take Nayak's bag. In an effort to save his belongings, Nayak moved towards the animal, which caused him to lose his balance. He subsequently fell into a deep ditch located near the viewing area.
The fall was fatal, and Nayak died on the spot. First responders were unable to save him due to the severity of the injuries sustained in the fall. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of tourists interacting with wildlife in the region.
Nayak was leading a tour group consisting of 20 children at the time of the accident. The incident has left the group and local authorities shaken, prompting calls for stricter safety measures and warnings for tourists regarding interactions with monkeys in popular tourist destinations.
According to reports, a monkey snatched or attempted to take Nayak's bag. In an effort to save his belongings, Nayak moved towards the animal, which caused him to lose his balance. He subsequently fell into a deep ditch located near the viewing area.
The fall was fatal, and Nayak died on the spot. First responders were unable to save him due to the severity of the injuries sustained in the fall. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of tourists interacting with wildlife in the region.
Nayak was leading a tour group consisting of 20 children at the time of the accident. The incident has left the group and local authorities shaken, prompting calls for stricter safety measures and warnings for tourists regarding interactions with monkeys in popular tourist destinations.