Troop of killer monkeys throw four-month-old baby to his death from three-story roof after snatching him from his mother

A TROOP of killer monkeys horrifically threw a four-month-old baby to his death after snatching him from his mother. Dad Nirdesh Upadhyay, 25, had been on his three-story roof terrace with his wife and son when the animals took the tot. AlamyThe animals swarmed the family before snatching the baby and launching him off the roof[/caption] The family had been unwinding on Friday at their home in Bareilly, India, when a gang of monkeys moved onto the roof. Despite his best efforts to drive them away, the animals surrounded the terrified trio and continued to taunt them. Nirdesh made a desperate bid for freedom and ran towards the stairs, but his four-month-old son slipped through his hands. The dad then immediately tried to scoop his newborn son back into the safety of his arms as his mother watched on in horror. READ MORE ON MONKEYS MONKEY MADNESS World’s worst monkey attacks from moped-riding baby snatcher to ‘muggings’ INFECTION FEARS Woman who helped after lab monkey escape FALLS ILL sparking outbreak fears But one of the monkeys beat them to it – and mercilessly launched the tot from the three-story roof. The little boy tragically died instantly, according to reports. The chilling case shocked parents around the world, as despite appearing to be adorable, the creatures are known to harass, beat, rob and even kidnap humans in broad daylight. Another baby boy was also killed by a troop of monkeys who tore him from his mum as she breastfed him. Most read in The Sun ISLAND SUPPORT Jacques reveals which former Love Islanders have reached out to him Water good idea Mum shares clever hack to ensure the paddling pool stays bug & grass free LOW CUDDLES I was so low after Googling myself I asked for a hug says Love Island’s Jacques LOCKED UP Love Island star Jacques O’Neill reveals what happens after you quit the villa 'SECRET SNOG' Christine & Paddy McGuinness’ marriage rocked after he 'cheated with TV star' 'BROKE ME' I was desperate to leave Love Island & bosses convinced me to stay, says Jacques Shayima Said began screaming in terror as the monkeys made off with little Luhaiba in Mwamgongo village in Tanzania. The youngster was tracked down by villagers who tried to free him before sadly succumbing to his injuries. And earlier this year, horror footage emerged showing the moment a toddler was snatched by a monkey and dragged away by her hair as she played outside on her scooter. The unknowing young tot was left with scratches across her face after she was rescued from the vicious attack in China’s Chongqing Municipality. Dramatic video shows the girl being thrown to the ground by the primate before a brave bystander rescued her from its clutches. Read More on The Sun FOR LOVE, NO MONEY I left my family for Ukrainian lodger…now I'm jobless and we're skint DADDY DRAMA A paternity test said my husband isn't our baby's dad - but I’ve not cheated And last year, The Sun revealed the devastating aftermath of a horrific monkey attack that left a two-month-year-old baby mutilated. The predator attacked when the baby was in the living room while his mother was in the kitchen.