Wolf Captured After Fatal Attacks in Bahraich District, Uttar Pradesh

The residents of Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh can finally breathe a sigh of relief as a wolf responsible for the deaths of eight individuals, including seven children and one woman, has been captured.

The Forest Department successfully apprehended the wolf on Thursday after utilizing firecrackers to guide it into a specific pathway, allowing officials to tranquillise it for transportation to a zoo.

Advanced technologies, including drone cameras and thermal drone mapping techniques, were employed to trap the wolf, as confirmed by the Chief Wildlife Warden, who granted permission for such actions.

According to authorities, four wolves have been captured so far, although the total number of wolves in the area remains undetermined.

Sanjay Srivastava, Principal Chief Forest Conservator (Wildlife), stated that 16 teams and 12 district officers have been deployed to ensure the capture of the remaining wolves, with Additional Principal Chief Forest Conservator Renu Singh present on-site for ongoing operations.

Furthermore, District Magistrate Monika Rani announced that security measures are being enhanced, including the installation of doors in houses lacking them, increased night patrols, and community awareness efforts by ASHA workers.

The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, is closely monitoring ‘Operation Bhediya’, while First Minister Arun Saxena has met with the families of the victims to provide reassurances and support.

An ex-gratia payment of Rs 5 lakh has been distributed to the families of four deceased individuals, with payments to the remaining victims’ families set to be processed shortly.

Saxena advised residents to refrain from sleeping outdoors, ensure doors are locked, and travel in groups carrying sticks for safety precautions against potential attacks.