A fresh wave of terror has gripped the Kaiserganj tehsil of Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh, as wolf attacks have returned, claiming a fourth victim within a span of ten days. This resurgence comes just three weeks after forest authorities had declared the elimination of a notorious killer pack, highlighting a persistent and evolving threat to the local population.
A Tragic Pattern of Attacks
The latest incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, December 8, 2025, in Mallahanpurwa village. A four-month-old infant, sleeping beside his mother on a cot, was allegedly snatched by a wolf that entered their home. The animal clamped its jaws around the child and fled into the night. The mother awoke to the movement but could only watch helplessly as the predator disappeared with her baby.
Bahraich Divisional Forest Officer, Ram Singh Yadav, confirmed that the infant's clothes and bloodstains were later discovered roughly a kilometre away, inside a dense sugarcane field. This tragic event marks the fourth attack linked to wolves in the area since November 28. Prior victims include a five-year-old boy killed in Mallahanpurwa on November 28, and two five-year-old girls who were injured in separate incidents on December 5 in Mallahanpurwa and Baburi villages.
Shift in Strategy: From Packs to Lone Wolves
Forest officials note a critical change in the behavior of the predators this time. Unlike the attacks that began on September 9, which were carried out by a coordinated pack of four wolves, the current assaults appear to be the work of lone animals. DFO Ram Singh Yadav stated that drones have spotted wolves moving alone after the attacks, and no pack has been traced so far.
The previous wave of violence was devastating. Starting in September, the pack of four wolves was responsible for killing eight people—six children and two adults—and injuring approximately 30 others. The situation had prompted Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to conduct an aerial survey on September 27 and issue orders for the wolves to be captured or, if necessary, shot. The operation culminated on November 15 with the killing of the last member of that pack, bringing a brief period of relief to the traumatized communities.
Renewed Operations and Community Advisory
In response to the renewed crisis, forest teams have launched an intensive search operation. The affected zone has been divided into several sectors, with officials deploying a multi-pronged approach:
- Setting up cages and nets to trap the animals.
- Using thermal drones for aerial surveillance.
- Placing camera traps to monitor movement.
Authorities have also urgently requested the district administration to clear the sugarcane fields, which provide perfect cover for the wolves to hide after an attack. Simultaneously, teams are engaging with villagers, advising them on heightened safety measures both inside their homes and when outdoors.
The brief respite has ended, and the fear that had once subsided is back. The forest department's challenge is now different—tracking and neutralizing solitary wolves that continue to haunt the villages of Kaiserganj, turning the region's sugarcane fields into a landscape of dread once more.
