Four Injured in Suspected Animal Attack in Uttar Pradesh

Four individuals, including two children, were injured in a suspected animal attack in Swarajpur village, Uttar Pradesh. Maya Devi, one of the victims, sustained severe injuries. Authorities suspect the attacker to be a jackal or dog, and teams have been deployed for investigation.

Four individuals sustained injuries in a suspected animal attack in Uttar Pradesh's Swarajpur village, Behjoi area, police reported on Sunday.

The victims included Ram Beti (45), Maya Devi (60), and two children. Maya Devi's condition is critical, as part of her hand was severely bitten, according to District Magistrate Rajendra Pesia.

Authorities believe the culprit to be a jackal or dog, based on pugmarks found at the site. Pesia inspected the location and confirmed that forest and administrative teams were deployed to the area.

(With inputs from agencies.)