– In Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, nine people, mostly children, have been killed in the past 40 days by alleged wolves
– Forest department has captured four wolves, but unsure if they have caught the actual predator
– A group of wolves may be responsible for the attacks, with drones unable to spot them due to clear skies
– Expert suggests that the attacker may be a captive bred wolf-dog hybrid, as wolves rarely attack humans
– Villagers are living in fear, with precautions such as sleeping with a child’s limb tied to their saree and sending children to stay with relatives
– Night vigils and patrolling by local men and policemen are taking place in villages
– In the past, 38 children were claimed to have been killed in 78 wolf attacks in eastern Uttar Pradesh, with some claims proven to be false.