Nightmare in Bahraich: Wolves Unleash Reign of Terror as 5-Year-Old Fights for Life

A palpable fear has gripped the rural heartland of Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, as a series of brutal wolf attacks continues to terrorize local communities. The latest victim, a 5-year-old girl named Kajol, is now fighting for her life, critically injured after being dragged away by a predatory wolf.

This incident has reignited the outcry from villagers who accuse authorities of failing to protect them from the escalating menace.

The horrific attack on Kajol, a resident of Parsa village in the Nawabganj block, unfolded as she stepped out to relieve herself in a nearby field. In a terrifying blur, a wolf ambushed the innocent child, seizing her and dragging her a staggering 200 metres before villagers could intervene.

The severity of the assault left Kajol with grievous injuries to her neck and abdomen, prompting her immediate admission to the Nawabganj Community Health Centre (CHC). Due to her critical condition, she was subsequently referred to Bahraich Medical College, where she remains under intense medical care, her survival hanging by a thread.

This latest incident is not an isolated one, but rather a chilling chapter in a growing saga of terror.

Just two days prior, another 5-year-old girl from Khadiha village in the Mihipurwa block sustained injuries in a similar wolf attack. Even more tragically, a month ago, a 7-year-old girl from Fakharpur village, also in Mihipurwa, lost her life to a wolf. These relentless attacks, which villagers report have been occurring with alarming frequency over the past two months, have shattered the sense of security in these close-knit communities.

The pervasive fear has transformed daily life in Bahraich's villages.

Parents are now terrified to allow their children to play outside or even venture short distances alone, knowing that a deadly predator lurks. Many feel trapped, their lives dictated by the looming threat. The villagers’ frustration is palpable, directed squarely at the Forest Department, whom they accuse of negligence and inaction despite numerous complaints and pleas for help.

“We have repeatedly informed the Forest Department about these attacks, but no concrete action has been taken,” lamented a distressed villager, echoing the sentiments of many.

In response to the mounting pressure, Forest Department officials maintain that they are actively engaged in patrolling affected areas and conducting awareness campaigns to educate residents on safety measures.

However, these assurances ring hollow for the terror-stricken villagers, who demand more decisive intervention. Their urgent plea is for the department to either trap the predatory wolves or, if necessary, take steps to eliminate them, seeing no other way to ensure the safety of their children and restore peace to their beleaguered communities.

The desperate residents of Bahraich await swift and effective action before another life is irrevocably altered by the unchecked reign of these wild predators.