Archive · 24 Dec 2025
25 Nilgais Culled in Bihar's Nawada
In Bihar, India, 25 Nilgais, which are big animals like blue bulls, were killed in the last three days.
This was done to protect the crops from being destroyed by these animals.
The decision was made by the village headman, and the government helped make it happen.
The animals were killed outside protected areas by professional shooters.
This is not the first time this has happened; in 2024, around 4,279 Nilgais were killed in different parts of Bihar.
The worst-affected districts include Vaishali, Gopalganj, and Samastipur.
Farmers often have to stay up all night to protect their crops from these animals, so this action was taken to help them.
25 Nilgais were culled in the Mahuli panchayat area of Bihar's Nawada district over the last three days.
The decision was made by the mukhiya (village headman) to protect crops from damage caused by the animals.
The culling was carried out by professional shooters outside protected areas, following complaints from farmers.
As per government records, 4,279 Nilgais have been culled in Bihar in 2024.
The worst-affected districts for Nilgai damage include Vaishali, Gopalganj, and Samastipur.
- Who
- Authorities in Bihar's Nawada district
- What
- Culled 25 Nilgais (blue bulls)
- When
- Over the last three days
- Where
- Mahuli panchayat area, Nawada district, Bihar
- Why
- To protect crops from damage caused by the animals
- Location
- Mahuli panchayat area, Nawada district, Bihar
- Number of Nilgais Culled
- 25
- Time Period
- Last three days
- Authority
- Mukhiya (village headman)
- Legal Basis
- Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
- Total Nilgais Culled in 2024
- 4,279
- Worst-Affected Districts
- Vaishali, Gopalganj, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Munger, Saran, Begusarai, Nalanda