The terror of wild animals in various districts of Uttar Pradesh is constantly increasing. Villagers live in fear due to attacks by wolves, jackals, and leopards. Besides UP, incidents of wild animal attacks have also surfaced in Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. Incidents have been reported in Bahraich, Pilibhit, Sambhal, and Hapur in UP. The administration and the forest department are on high alert. The forest department has set up several traps and launched awareness campaigns, but villagers remain frightened.
Wolf Attack in Bareilly, UP
The villagers in Bareilly district are panic-stricken due to a wolf attack. In the last three days, the wolf attacked two women, one of whom was seriously injured. A search operation was initiated by the forest department. There have also been confirmed sightings of jackals. Pamphlets containing tips on how to avoid wild animal attacks were distributed by the forest department to raise awareness among the people.
Jackal Terror in Pilibhit
In Pilibhit, a jackal attacked several people, injuring more than a dozen individuals, including five children. Angry villagers killed one jackal. According to the forest department, these attacks are occurring during the jackals' mating period and the rainy season because their dens are flooded.
Wolf Fear in Sambhal
In Shyorajpur village of Sambhal district, the news of a wolf attack has created an atmosphere of fear throughout the area. The wolf attacked three girls and an elderly woman, causing severe injuries to the woman, who was later referred to Aligarh. The District Magistrate visited the village, and a forest team was deployed to investigate whether the attack was by a wolf or another animal.
Leopard Terror in Hapur
In Nawada village of Hapur, the discovery of leopard paw prints has instilled fear among the villagers. Wildlife and forest department teams have set up traps in the village to capture the leopard. Villagers have confirmed sightings of the leopard, and the forest department has validated its presence based on the paw prints.
Transfer of Sariska Tiger to Bundi
The young tiger from Sariska, Rajasthan, will be relocated to the Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Bundi. This tiger had been roaming in Haryana for 24 days and was recently sighted in Jakopur village of Alwar. Efforts are ongoing to tranquilize the tiger, but it remains hidden in tall millet fields, making it difficult to catch.
Awareness Campaign by Forest Department in Bahraich
In Bahraich, the forest department has launched an awareness campaign in view of the rising threat from wolves and other wild animals. Large banners depicting footprints of wolves, jackals, hyenas, tigers, and leopards have been installed in the affected areas. These banners educate villagers on identifying animals and precautionary measures to avoid confusion and ensure timely safety actions.
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These banners offer special guidelines to villagers on what actions to take and avoid. They include tips on evading wild animals, advice to stay away from them, and to inform the forest department in case of emergencies. The campaign aims to prepare and alert villagers to protect themselves from wolves and other wild animals.
Elephant Terror in Garhwa, Jharkhand
The havoc caused by elephants in the Garhwa district is continuously increasing. Elephants have damaged crops and homes in several villages in the southern forest region. Angry villagers blocked the main Ramkanda-Bhandaria road, prompting the administration to assure them of compensation and security. For the past week, these elephants have caused widespread fear, making life difficult for the villagers.
