An Indian couple who were ostracised after their families disapproved of their wedding has decided to leave all their property to their pet monkey. 

Brajesh Srivastava, who is Hindu, and wife Shabist, a Muslim, told BBC Hindi they were “lonely for many years” before they bought Chunmun the monkey in 2005 for 500 rupees (€7).

The couple, who have no children, say they have raised him like a son.

 

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