Bahraich Under Siege: Rising Wolf Attacks Spur Alarm

Two young girls sustained injuries in separate wolf attacks in Bahraich district. Instances occurred when the girls were either alone or briefly unattended. Villagers thwarted the attacks, leading to minor injuries. Officials warn of increasing wolf activity claiming multiple lives, prompting local authorities' intervention.

In Bahraich district, fear grips residents following two separate wolf attacks on minor girls, highlighting a growing threat from wildlife. Forest officials revealed these incidents to reporters on Saturday.

Friday saw the first attack when five-year-old Anushka Nishad, left alone as her mother stepped out, became a target. A wolf entered their Mallahanpurwa home. Villagers responded to her cries, driving the predator away. The child escaped with minor injuries.

A similar ordeal unfolded in Baburi Tola village. Four-year-old Nancy was playing outside when a wolf struck, dragging her before villagers could intervene. Both attacks are part of a worrying trend, with this region witnessing ten fatalities and numerous injuries since early September, officials confirmed.

(With inputs from agencies.)