Wolf vs. Dog: Fear and Speculation in Bahraich Village

In Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district, panic has spread due to recent wild animal attacks, resulting in eight deaths since July. A recent incident involved a young girl being injured, with conflicting reports on whether it was a wolf or dog. Villagers remain fearful amidst ongoing investigations into the attacks.

Panic has gripped the residents of a village in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district following a string of fatal wild animal attacks, leaving eight dead since July 17. A young girl was recently attacked, suffering neck injuries, and her family blames a wolf.

Forest officials, however, have countered these claims, suggesting it might have been a dog. Saliva samples from the wound are being examined in Bareilly. The girl is now in stable condition, receiving treatment at the district hospital.

The forest department reports that attacks were conducted by a pack of six wolves, with most captured. Villagers remain on edge, despite the only remaining wolf reportedly killed on October 5.

(With inputs from agencies.)