Surinder Singh Bajwa
Surinder Singh Bajwa | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1955 |
| Died | October 21, 2007 (aged 51–52) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | Deputy Mayor of Delhl, unusual circumstances of death |
| Office | Deputy Mayor of Delhi |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Surinder Singh Bajwa (c. 1955 – 21 October 2007) was an Indian politician who served as the Deputy Mayor of Delhi and was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is best known for his role in the municipal politics of the National Capital Territory of Delhi and for the unusual and widely reported circumstances of his death in 2007, which occurred after an attack by monkeys at his residence.[1][2][3]
Political career
Bajwa was associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He was elected as a representative in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the then civic body responsible for the administration of large parts of Delhi. Bajwa rose to the position of Deputy Mayor of Delhi, a senior office within the MCD’s political structure.[4][5][6]
Circumstances of death
On 20 October 2007 Bajwa was attacked by a group of rhesus macaques at his home and fell from a first floor balcony, suffering serious head injuries. On 21 October 2007 he died from those injuries.[7][8][9]
References
- ^ Bajwa succumbs to injuries, ExpressIndia.com, 21 October 2007
- ^ Singh, Karan Choudhury & Vijaita (21 October 2007). "Delhi Dy Mayor falls prey to simian wrath". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
- ^ "Fighting off monkeys, Indian politician falls to his death". New York Daily News. 22 October 2007. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
- ^ Bedi, Rahul (23 October 2007). "New Delhi deputy mayor dies after being attacked by troop of monkeys". The Irish Times. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
- ^ Towers, Tom (18 November 2025). "Politician's horror death after his home was invaded by huge swarm of monkeys". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
- ^ Independent, The (23 October 2007). "Invasion of the killer monkeys". The Independent. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
- ^ "Monkeys attack Delhi politician". BBC News. 21 October 2007. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
- ^ Mogul, Rhea (1 September 2023). "New Delhi doesn't want its monkeys to ruin G20. But it has a plan". CNN. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
- ^ Ganguly, Ishita; Chauhan, Singh; Verma, Pradipika (30 May 2018). "Assessment of Human-Macaque Conflict and Possible Mitigation Strategies in and Around Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, Delhi NCR". ResearchGate. Retrieved 31 December 2025.