Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 13 (ANI): Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Bahraich, Ram Singh Yadav said that since September 9, six people have died and 25-26 others have been injured in wolf attacks in the Majhara Tokli area of Kaisarganj Tehsil in Bahraich district.

Yadav added that the forest department and local administration are actively trying to capture the wolves, with one wolf killed, another injured, and two still missing.

Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Ram Singh Yadav said, 'In the Majhara Tokli area of Kaisarganj Tehsil, wolf attack incidents have been reported since September 9. Since then, six people have died, and 25-26 others have been injured. The forest department and local administration have been actively working to rescue and capture the wolves. During this effort, one wolf was shot and killed on September 28, another was injured after being shot in the leg, and a third was targeted but remains missing. We are currently trying to locate the two missing wolves.'

Yadav said that forest officials are conducting search operations and working with local representatives to ensure people's safety.

He added that 30 teams, including 4 drone teams equipped with six thermal drones, have been deployed to monitor the situation.

'Our teams and officials are conducting search operations and holding meetings with local representatives and residents to advise them to keep children safe at home, exercise caution outdoors, and share relevant information. Currently, 30 teams, including 4 drone teams with 6 thermal drones and five operators, are monitoring the situation. Additionally, 4 cages and 20 CCTV cameras, along with an equal number of thermal CCTV cameras, have been installed. Local groups have been formed to facilitate quick information sharing,' Yadav said.

Earlier, on September 27, the Uttar Pradesh government classified human-wildlife conflict as a disaster, ensuring financial assistance of up to Rs 5 lakh for families of deceased victims and support for the injured. (ANI)