Wolf Attack In Bahraich: Two More Injured In UP In Wolf Attacks, Villages On High Alert

The initial assault took place on March 10 and has persisted until at least Tuesday. So far, the forest department has captured four wolves as part of "Operation Bhediya".

Representational Image | Wolf attacks in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh continue, claiming 9 lives and injuring 35, including a 6-year-old girl.

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Two more people, including a 6-year-old girl, were attacked by wolves in the Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday morning, even as forest department officials patrolled the area. Till now, a total of 9 have lost their lives due to the wolf attack. In addition, 35 people have been wounded by the attack including women, children, and senior citizens. 

More than 35 villages in Bahraich are on high alert after a pack of wolves killed people over the past month and a half. So far, the forest department has captured four wolves as part of "Operation Bhediya" and is using elephant dung and urine to deter the remaining wolves. Multiple teams have been deployed to patrol the area at night.

Under this operation, efforts are put to catch the wolves through combing with the help of drone cameras, infrared cameras, and thermal imaging cameras. Along with it, a cage has also been placed with a net to contain wolves entering into localities. 

Kunnulal, a 55-year-old man, told India Today TV that he was attacked by a wolf around 4 a.m. on Sunday while returning from the toilet. "I was sitting on the charpoy when the wolf attacked me from behind, grabbing my neck. I managed to grab its jaw and hit it, causing it to release its grip," Kunnulal said. He then called for help, and his brother and others came to his rescue, forcing the wolf to flee.

Initial Attack On March 10

The mother of the 6-year-old girl, Gudiya, recounted that the attack took place around 1:30 a.m. "The wolf entered the house and grabbed her by the neck. I was sleeping next to her but didn’t realize she was being attacked until she screamed. We rushed to save her, and the wolf ran away," she said.

When asked if their house had a gate, Gudiya replied, "We don't have a gate, but we were on high alert. We didn’t notice the wolf's approach."

A forest department official reported to ANI that two wolves have been tracked using drones and will be captured within a day or two.

The initial assault took place on March 10 and has persisted until at least Tuesday. Several teams from the forest department have been deployed in different locations to try to alleviate the issue, but they haven't been successful yet.