The people of Bahraich live in fear as wolf attacks surge across the district this month. Reports confirm that 4 children suffered severe mauling and 16 other people sustained injuries during repeated incidents. Authorities and villagers await relief as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath pledges to meet victim families personally.
Attackers struck in different villages, generally during evening or night hours. In one case, a child played near farmland when a wolf lunged, dragging the child before villagers intervened. In another incident, two youths walking on a rural road encountered a wolf that attacked them without warning. These victims all now remain under medical care in Bahraich and nearby district hospitals.
Locals complain that despite earlier warnings, forest officials lag in deploying teams and preventive measures. Villagers say they now guard the fields at night, carry torches, and stay alert even after dusk. Meanwhile, district forest and police teams intensified patrols, set traps, installed camera traps, and launched “Operation Bhediya” to hunt down the man‑eating animals.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath responded to the crisis by scheduling a visit to Bahraich and vowing to meet the families of the victims. He emphasized that the state government treats human‑wildlife conflict as a disaster scenario and directed deployment of special squads until safety returns. He also announced compensation for the families of deceased children and assistance for those injured.
Officials confirm they already captured several wolves believed responsible, but one or more still operate in the region. They continue combining drone surveillance, ground tracking, and community cooperation to locate them. Authorities assure villagers that they will act decisively, including shoot‑on‑sight orders as a last resort only if the threat persists.
As anxiety spreads among residents, women’s groups and local leaders demand faster compensation, better medical aid, and long‑term preventive infrastructure like boundary fencing, lighting, and permanent forest teams.
