South Korean tourist injured by monkey at Taj Mahal as ambulance arrives after an hour

A South Korean tourist was bitten on the hand by a monkey near the eastern gate of the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. The bite caused heavy bleeding and the visitor required urgent medical care.

Although the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) immediately requested an ambulance, the vehicle did not reach the scene for more than an hour. The tourist received first‑aid at a nearby primary health centre and was later taken in an auto‑rickshaw to a private hospital. The ASI lodged a report accusing the ambulance driver of negligence and called for corrective action. The incident has revived criticism of tourist‑safety measures and wildlife management at the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Social‑media footage of the attack spread online, prompting public outcry over the adequacy of emergency response and the growing presence of monkeys around the monument.