New Delhi: A shocking incident has come to light from Uttar Pradeshs Bahraich district, where wolves claimed the life of a woman on Sunday. This tragic incident is part of a series of deadly attacks over the past 50 days, during which these predators have killed and devoured seven people, including five children. Although forest officials have progressed by trapping three wolves, the wolf attacks have not been under control and are still ongoing.Wolf attack claims life of minor girlOn Wednesday, a tragic incident occurred in Majhra Bhatoli village when an 8-year-old girl named Muskaan, who was the daughter of a farmer, was taken away by a wolf while she was sleeping peacefully in her house, which the wolf had somehow entered.Muskaans body was tragically recovered about a kilometer from her home the next day, leading authorities to intensify their search efforts, scouring the area to pinpoint and apprehend the elusive wolf.MLA patrols area at nightIn response to the escalating threat, BJP MLA Sureshwar Singh has taken a proactive stance by patrolling the area at night while armed with a gun. His presence underscores the severity of the situation and the urgent need for protective measures. Despite these efforts, the community remains on edge, with many feeling unsafe even within their own homes.Take a look at the video:उत्तर प्रदेश के जिला बहराइच में भेड़ियों ने कल रात एक महिला को मार डाला। 50 दिन में ये भेड़िए 5 बच्चों सहित 7 को मारकर खा चुके हैं। BJP विधायक सुरेश्वर सिंह भी हाथ में बंदूक लेकर रात में पहरा देते हुए दिखे। लोगों में दहशत है। वे खेतों पर जाने से डर रहे हैं। pic.twitter.com/Ev6OY8s3jp— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) August 26, 2024Official links wolf attacks to floodsAccording to the Field Director of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Lalit Verma, the current wolf-human conflict is a temporary situation triggered by floods in the Ghaghra River. Vermas team along with local authorities is raising awareness among residents to keep children indoors during peak wolf hours and avoid unaccompanied field trips, noting that poverty exacerbates the issue as some homes lack basic safety features like doors.
