Monkey sneaks past security into Delhi airport's T3 boarding area, video goes viral
A monkey entered the boarding area of Terminal 3 at Delhi's IGI Airport as staff tried to contain it. The incident drew amused reactions online, while there was no official word on how it got in.
A monkey made an unexpected appearance inside the boarding area of Terminal 3 at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, with a now-viral video showing officials scrambling to keep the animal from wandering further into one of the country's busiest and most secure aviation hubs.
The clip was shared on Instagram by user Nomad Khan, who claimed in the caption that the monkey had entered the international departures boarding area at IGI Airport's Terminal 3. "Security breach at T3 IGI airport Delhi. The monkey entered the highest security area in the boarding area of International Departures," the caption read.
In the video, the monkey could be seen hopping around the terminal while airport personnel attempted to corner it. However, the animal repeatedly managed to evade them, darting across the area before climbing onto the large glass windows overlooking the apron.
At one point, officials could be heard instructing others to "gate band karde" (close the gate), apparently to stop the monkey from venturing into other sections of the terminal.
The unusual sight left several passengers amused, with many pulling out their phones to record the incident. The video has since spread widely across social media, with users turning the monkey's surprise airport visit into a source of jokes and memes.
Watch the video here:
The unusual video also prompted a flood of humorous reactions online, with many users imagining that the monkey had somehow decided to become a passenger itself.
Several people joked that the animal appeared to be looking for a "free flight", with one user humorously suggesting that the monkey had simply decided to travel without paying for a ticket.
Others poked fun at the airport security angle, sarcastically remarking that the monkey had entered the terminal without any valid entry permit or boarding pass, unlike ordinary travellers who have to go through multiple layers of checks.
Many users compared the incident to a wildlife experience, joking that passengers were being offered a "jungle safari" inside the airport itself. Some sarcastically described it as a newly added facility at Terminal 3, saying travellers could now enjoy a taste of the wild before departure.
Several users also made references to popular animated characters and Bollywood scenes, while others remarked that the monkey appeared far calmer than many humans rushing through airports.
The incident left many social media users amused, with several saying that bizarre moments like these are what make the internet entertaining, while others wondered how the monkey had managed to make its way into such a highly restricted area in the first place.
A monkey made an unexpected appearance inside the boarding area of Terminal 3 at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, with a now-viral video showing officials scrambling to keep the animal from wandering further into one of the country's busiest and most secure aviation hubs.
The clip was shared on Instagram by user Nomad Khan, who claimed in the caption that the monkey had entered the international departures boarding area at IGI Airport's Terminal 3. "Security breach at T3 IGI airport Delhi. The monkey entered the highest security area in the boarding area of International Departures," the caption read.
In the video, the monkey could be seen hopping around the terminal while airport personnel attempted to corner it. However, the animal repeatedly managed to evade them, darting across the area before climbing onto the large glass windows overlooking the apron.
At one point, officials could be heard instructing others to "gate band karde" (close the gate), apparently to stop the monkey from venturing into other sections of the terminal.
The unusual sight left several passengers amused, with many pulling out their phones to record the incident. The video has since spread widely across social media, with users turning the monkey's surprise airport visit into a source of jokes and memes.
Watch the video here:
The unusual video also prompted a flood of humorous reactions online, with many users imagining that the monkey had somehow decided to become a passenger itself.
Several people joked that the animal appeared to be looking for a "free flight", with one user humorously suggesting that the monkey had simply decided to travel without paying for a ticket.
Others poked fun at the airport security angle, sarcastically remarking that the monkey had entered the terminal without any valid entry permit or boarding pass, unlike ordinary travellers who have to go through multiple layers of checks.
Many users compared the incident to a wildlife experience, joking that passengers were being offered a "jungle safari" inside the airport itself. Some sarcastically described it as a newly added facility at Terminal 3, saying travellers could now enjoy a taste of the wild before departure.
Several users also made references to popular animated characters and Bollywood scenes, while others remarked that the monkey appeared far calmer than many humans rushing through airports.
The incident left many social media users amused, with several saying that bizarre moments like these are what make the internet entertaining, while others wondered how the monkey had managed to make its way into such a highly restricted area in the first place.
