Uttar Pradesh Issues Orders to Curb Man-Eating Wolves' Attacks

Uttar Pradesh Forest Minister Arun Saxena addressed the rising human-wildlife conflict in Bahraich, where wolves have killed multiple people. Despite capturing some of the wolves, attacks persist, prompting orders to shoot them. A meeting was held to discuss measures to prevent such incidents and handle illegal poaching activities.

Uttar Pradesh Forest Minister Arun Saxena on Tuesday announced directives to capture the man-eating wolves responsible for recent fatalities in Bahraich district.

Saxena assured that no forest department official has been removed, countering claims of transfers in light of the wolf attacks. He reviewed the situation in Pilibhit following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's concerns about increased human-wildlife conflicts in the state.

He reported that six wolves were sighted via drones, four of which have been captured. With continued attacks, the government has deemed it necessary to order the shooting of the animals. In a meeting with top officials, strategies were discussed to execute the chief minister's orders aimed at curbing human-wildlife conflicts. The police have resolved issues of illegal poaching, with ongoing investigations into staff negligence slated to result in appropriate actions.

(With inputs from agencies.)