New Delhi: In a chilling incident reminiscent of recent wolf attacks in Bahraich, five people were injured in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, when a wolf attacked them while they were sleeping outside their home. The attack, which took place early Friday, left a woman and four men injured. The victims, who were resting near their fields in this predominantly tribal region, were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.Villagers capture the aggressive wolfUnlike the incidents in Bahraich, where the wolf terror continues to wreak havoc, the villagers in Khandwa managed to capture the wolf. Armed with sticks, the locals subdued the animal and tied it up with ropes. The forest department is now investigating the situation, but no official report has been submitted yet. Officers are examining whether more wolves may be involved, as sightings of wild animals, including foxes and wild dogs, are common in the area due to its proximity to dense forests.Ongoing wolf threat in BahraichWhile the Khandwa attack adds to the growing concern over wolf sightings, Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh remains on high alert as wolf attacks have claimed at least 10 lives, mostly children and women, over the past two months. The Bahraich district has seen more than 35 people injured in similar attacks, creating a climate of fear among local residents.In response to the escalating threat, the Yogi Adityanath government declared the wolf attacks a wildlife disaster. The administration has deployed nine shooters and multiple teams of forest officials equipped with traps, drones, and other necessary equipment to track and capture the wolves. The government has also issued orders to shoot any wolf spotted in the affected areas on sight.Massive search operation in BahraichAccording to the latest reports, forest officials in Bahraich have captured four of the six wolves responsible for the attacks. The search operation, covering over 35 kilometers, involves more than 160 forest personnel and senior officers. Efforts continue to find the remaining wolves as authorities work to restore safety in the region.
