Bahraich Wolf Attack: Eight-Year-Old UP Boy Injured As Wolf Pounces On Him Outside His Home

An eight-year-old boy in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, was injured in a wolf attack, bringing the total number of such attacks to around 46. Despite capturing four wolves, the attacks continue.

Bahraich Wolf Attack: In a fresh wolf attack in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, an eight-year-old boy was injured while playing outside his house in Mahsi tehsil, according to his family’s claims made on Friday. The boy suffered several wounds, including injuries to his face, and has been admitted to a hospital, a local government doctor told news agency PTI.

In the past two months, the Bahraich district has witnessed a string of fatal wolf attacks, resulting in the deaths of eight people — seven of whom were children. Around 36 others have been injured.

This most recent attack occurred on Thursday evening in Golwa village, located in Mahsi tehsil. Though the village is nearer to the city, it had not previously seen such incidents. Phoolmati, the boy’s mother, said: "He was playing near the front door when a wolf suddenly pounced on him. We rushed out when we heard his cries. The commotion scared the wolf away." Dr Sanjay Khatri, the head of a nearby medical college, confirmed that the boy was attacked from behind.

"He has been admitted to the hospital and is receiving treatment for superficial wounds on his left cheek and neck. He required two stitches, but his condition is stable," Khatri added.

Since March, Mahsi tehsil has been plagued by a series of wolf attacks, primarily targeting children. The frequency of attacks increased after July 17, coinciding with the monsoon season. So far, eight people, including seven children, have lost their lives due to these incidents.

Around three dozen people, including women, children, and the elderly, have been injured in these attacks, with about 20 suffering serious injuries. Despite capturing four wolves in recent operations, the attacks persist.

Authorities have deployed thermal drones and sensor-equipped cameras to aid in capturing the wolves. The forest department, along with other administrative bodies, is actively working to resolve the situation, with hundreds of officers involved in both search efforts and awareness campaigns, PTI reported.

Six teams have been formed by the forest department to manage the situation, with 165 officers and nine trained shooters working tirelessly around the clock. These teams are supervised by Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers, and specialists from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in Dehradun have also joined the mission.