Forest General Manager Sanjay Pathak has slammed ongoing false reports about recent wolf attacks, criticising certain media outlets for misidentifying jackals as wolves. “Many media persons are reporting without confirmation, calling jackals wolves,” said Pathak, highlighting the confusion and disruption caused by such misinformation.
Despite thermal cameras being installed to track wolves, none have been detected so far. Pathak explained that as river levels return to normal, wolves may have migrated back to their natural habitats, which could explain the absence of wolf sightings in the past 6 to 7 days.
Pathak issued a warning to those spreading rumours, stating that if they continue, the forest department may request intervention from district authorities and police to take necessary action.
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In response to the recent wolf attacks, the Bahraich district administration has converted Panchayat Bhawan into shelter homes for villagers living in fear. Many people, forced to flee due to the dilapidated conditions of their homes and fear of wolves, have taken refuge in these accommodations, where local officials have ensured adequate water and sanitation facilities.
Four wolves have been captured so far, and drone surveillance continues over agricultural land near Harbaksh Purwa village. Forest officials are actively searching for additional wolves using thermal drones.