The wolf attacks in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh have caused widespread panic. The ferocious creatures have claimed the lives of 9 people, including a woman. While four wolves have been caught, two are still prowling freely. Over a dozen teams are working to capture them. Amidst this, the story of a child, who was attacked by a wolf a month and a half ago, has come to light. The child bears claw marks on his face.
Meet Firoz, a 7-year-old boy who survived a wolf attack about a month and a half ago. Firoz was sleeping on the porch with his mother when a wolf sneaked in during the night and grabbed him by the neck, dragging him towards the fields.
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His mother fought with all her might to save him, trying to pry him from the wolf's jaws while screaming for help. She fainted from fear during the ordeal. Villagers, alerted by her cries, gathered, causing the wolf to flee, leaving Firoz bloodied. He was rushed to the hospital and survived after 13 days of treatment.
Marks from the wolf's bites are still evident on Firoz's face, neck, head, ears, back, and chest. His family, along with dozens of villagers, are living in fear. Some have sent their children to relatives' homes. The fear of wolves has made villagers hesitant to step out after sunset.
In another incident, a wolf attacked a child named Rahul in Aura village. Rahul was sleeping in his mother's lap when the wolf pulled him away. Rahul’s uncle heard the child's screams and chased after the wolf, which got caught in a trap behind their house and fled, leaving Rahul seriously injured. He, too, was rushed to the hospital and survived.
Forest officials state that a pack of six wolves in the area has turned man-eater, with four of them captured. The wolf caught today (August 29) has had its DNA sampled to determine if it is part of the deadly group responsible for the attacks.
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Efforts to capture the wolves involve nearly 25 teams from five forest divisions: Bahraich, Katarniaghat Wildlife, Shravasti, Gonda, and Barabanki. The presence of wolves has created such a fearful atmosphere in 20-25 villages that residents are staying up all night to guard their villages. They are not allowing their children and families to step outside after dark for safety.
To boost the villagers’ morale, BJP MLA Sureshwar Singh from Bahraich's Mehsi seat, along with his supporters equipped with licensed guns and modern weapons, is patrolling the area, providing encouragement and spreading awareness.
