In a devastating incident, a three-year-old girl was killed and two women were injured in a wolf attack in Uttar Pradeshs Bahraich. The incident has fueled anger among locals, who accuse the administration of negligence in handling the ongoing Operation Bhediya aimed at capturing the wolves.Officials to capture remaining wolvesAjit Pratap Singh, the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Bahraich, is leading a search operation in Thalia village to capture the two remaining wolves. The operation has faced challenges as the wolves continue to evade capture by frequently changing their habitat. Despite the use of drones and continuous patrolling, the wolves remain at large, causing panic in the community. #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Drone visuals from Bahraich where a search operation is underway to catch the wolves left. So far 4 wolves have been caught. There are 2 wolves left.Late last night, a wolf attacked a 7-year-old boy and a woman, residents of Barbigha Hardi PS area of… pic.twitter.com/wthuykjNDs— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2024Heartbreaking Testimony from the Victims FamilyThe mother of the deceased child recounted the horrific incident, which occurred at 3:35 am on Monday. Both the hands of my child have been bitten by the wolf, she said, expressing her anguish over the tragedy. The family, which works as laborers, struggles with inadequate housing and lacks secure doors to protect them from such attacks.Local Frustration Over Administrative ResponseResidents have voiced their frustration with the forest department, citing delays in response and a lack of effective measures. One neighbor mentioned that despite multiple sightings of the wolf and efforts to alert authorities, the response was insufficient. By the time we take out the mobile, it disappears, he lamented.Precautions over amid ongoing operationDistrict Magistrate Monika Rani acknowledged the difficulties faced in the operation, urging locals to remain indoors and vigilant. She assured the community that efforts are being made to capture the remaining wolves as swiftly as possible, with traps set and firecrackers being used at night to deter the animals.
