Monkey-man of Delhi

Monkey-man of Delhi
Police artist's impression of the Monkey Man of New Delhi
Creature information
Other names
  • Face Scratcher
  • Black Monkey
GroupingPrimate (hybrid)
Sub groupingHominid
Similar entities
FolkloreIndian urban legend, Mass hysteria
Origin
First attested5 April 2001
Known for
  • Attacking people at night
  • Leaping between buildings
  • Reportedly causing around 60 instances of injuries and 2–3 deaths
Country India
Region New Delhi, NCT of Delhi
HabitatUrban
Details
  • Physical description (varied) - 4-8 feet (1.2 – 2.4 m) tall, covered in thick black hair, glowing red eyes, vulpine snout, metal claws, muscular body
  • Attributes - metal helmet, three buttons on chest, roller-skates

The Monkey-man of Delhi, also known as the Face Scratcher or the Black Monkey, is an unknown anomaly which was reported to be roaming Delhi in mid-2001. The entire incident has been described as an example of mass hysteria in India.

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