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Nagaland minister amused by monkey's luxury barbershop spa day
✍️ India Today
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 02:01 PM
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A minister in Nagaland expressed amusement after a local barbershop treated a monkey to an elaborate grooming session, sparking social media buzz.
Kohima, Nagaland – A minister from the state was seen smiling as a monkey received an unusually lavish grooming treatment at a local barbershop. The animal, reportedly a resident of a nearby wildlife sanctuary, was taken to the shop where it was bathed, trimmed, and given a full spa experience that included a gentle massage and a decorative accessory.
The incident, captured on video by onlookers, quickly spread across social media platforms, drawing amused reactions from netizens nationwide. While the minister did not comment formally, his light‑hearted reaction highlighted the unexpected intersection of wildlife and everyday urban life in the region.
Local authorities confirmed that the monkey was safely returned to its habitat after the grooming session, and the barbershop owner said the act was intended as a goodwill gesture to raise awareness about animal welfare.
The episode underscores the growing curiosity among residents about wildlife interactions, and it has prompted discussions on appropriate ways to engage with protected species without compromising their natural behavior.
The incident, captured on video by onlookers, quickly spread across social media platforms, drawing amused reactions from netizens nationwide. While the minister did not comment formally, his light‑hearted reaction highlighted the unexpected intersection of wildlife and everyday urban life in the region.
Local authorities confirmed that the monkey was safely returned to its habitat after the grooming session, and the barbershop owner said the act was intended as a goodwill gesture to raise awareness about animal welfare.
The episode underscores the growing curiosity among residents about wildlife interactions, and it has prompted discussions on appropriate ways to engage with protected species without compromising their natural behavior.