Bahraich: In a significant development, the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department successfully captured a wolf responsible for terrorizing the residents of Mahsi area in Bahraich district. This elusive predator had been part of a pack of four wolves that had claimed the lives of nine people, including eight children. The recent capture follows the apprehension of three other wolves by the same team.
The Lame Wolf and Its Reign of Terror
- The Capture: The wolf was trapped in a cage set up in the Sisayya floodplain of Mahsi, providing much-needed relief to local villagers. Barabanki Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Akashdeep Badhawan, leading the “Operation Bhediya” team, revealed that this particular wolf was lame and unable to hunt effectively. As a result, it targeted easier prey, such as children.
- Cannibalistic Behavior: Interestingly, the presence of this impaired wolf influenced the other wolves in the pack to engage in cannibalistic behavior. Over the past 45 days, the wolf menace had plagued 30 villages in Mahsi tehsil, resulting in the deaths of eight children and an elderly woman, with over 30 others injured. The fear was so pervasive that the area’s population of 50,000 remained vigilant throughout the night.
Swift Action and Relief
- Team Effort: Forest officials worked tirelessly to capture the wolf, using firecrackers to force it into a particular path before tranquilizing it. The captured wolf will no longer pose a threat to the local community.
- Relief for Villagers: The successful operation brings relief to the villagers who had been living in fear. The Forest Department’s swift action ensures the safety of residents and prevents further loss of life.
The capture of this man-eating wolf underscores the importance of wildlife management and conservation efforts. The Forest Department’s dedication and expertise have safeguarded lives and restored peace to Bahraich. Let us hope that this marks the end of the wolf terror in the region.
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