A wave of wild animal attacks, believed to be the work of a wolf or a pack of wolves, has left the Kaiserganj area of Bahraich gripped by fear. Since early September 2025, at least four children and an elderly couple have been killed, while more than a dozen people have been injured in separate incidents, spreading panic across several villages.
Villages Gripped By Fear, Residents Stay Indoors After Dusk
Residents now avoid stepping out after sunset. Many spend nights guarding their homes with sticks, sickles, and traditional weapons, fearing another attack.
The latest victims, Khedan and his wife Mankiya, both in their 60s, were found dead in their hut — the brutality of their deaths sending shockwaves through the community.
The children who died were attacked in isolated areas, some