Man-eater wolves roaming in Uttar Pradesh: Six killed in a month, authorities using drones to capture the predators

In a tragic incident in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district, a wolf attack resulted in the death of one child and injuries to three others. This is the latest in a series of attacks that have claimed the lives of six children over the past month and a half, according to a senior forest department official.

Bahraich Wolf Attack: Wolves attack in night

The attack occurred on the night between Monday and Tuesday, as wolves targeted three children in Chhattarpur village. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Ajit Pratap Singh reported that before the response teams could arrive, the wolves had moved to Raipur village. There, they attacked a five-year-old child named Ayansh, who was taken from his parents' home. Singh stated, "The child's partially devoured body was found in a nearby field in the early hours of Tuesday." The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination.

Bahraich Wolf Attack: Police, Forest Offcials launch search op

The forest department, along with police and local authorities, is actively working to capture the wolf pack responsible for the attacks. Singh mentioned that patrolling efforts have been intensified across over two dozen villages in the Mahsi tehsil of the Hardi police station area. Despite these efforts, the wolves have been moving into new areas, avoiding villages under surveillance.


High-frequency drone cameras are being used to monitor the wolves, and so far, three wolves have been captured. Singh noted, however, that there is uncertainty about the total number of wolves involved. While the administration and forest department estimate there are three more wolves, some villagers believe there could be up to a dozen.

Expert Involvement and Community Cooperation

Experts, including IFS Akashdeep Badhawan from Barabanki and B Shivshankar from the Katarniaghat wildlife division, are leading efforts to manage the situation. The district magistrate, superintendent of police, and senior forest officials are also actively patrolling the affected areas. The forest department has employed various tactics, such as using elephant dung and urine to divert the wolves' route, in an attempt to prevent further attacks.

The situation remains tense as efforts to capture the remaining wolves continue, with the cooperation of police, administration, and local representatives.

(Inputs from PTI)