Commonwealth Games organisers have recruited a fleet of "super-monkeys" to help stem a local population of wild monkeys from attacking athletes and spectators.

Delhi officials already dealing with terror threats, construction problems and disease outbreaks have been forced to call in the primate police to avoid a spate of wild animal attacks while the global spotlight is on the Indian capital.

The large and fierce langur monkeys have been recruited by New Delhi Municipal Council at Games venues to keep smaller, wild monkeys from attacking spectators and athletes.

The first wave of 10 langurs were on duty outside several venues early this week and more will be employed before Sunday's opening ceremony.