Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Wolf kills 5-year-old boy in Bahraich
In a village in Bahraich, a wolf attacked and killed a 5-year-old boy named Star.
The boy was playing outside his home when the wolf suddenly appeared and dragged him away.
Villagers tried to chase the wolf, but the boy was badly hurt and later died on the way to the hospital.
This is not the first time wolves have attacked people in this area.
Over the past three months, wolves have killed eight children and one woman, and injured many more.
The government has tried to stop these attacks by killing some wolves and setting up more patrols, but the problem continues.
People in the village are very scared and are being told to be extra careful, especially with small children.
A 5-year-old boy named Star was killed in a wolf attack in Mallahan Purwa, a hamlet under Ghodahia village in the Kaisarganj police station area, about 50 km from Bahraich district headquarters.
The attack occurred on Friday around 4:30 pm while the boy was playing outside his home, and despite villagers' attempts to chase the wolf, the boy succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital.
This incident is part of a series of wolf attacks in Bahraich over the past three months, with eight children and one woman killed and more than 38 people injured.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered the elimination of man-eating wolves, leading to the killing of four wolves in recent operations, but attacks have continued.
Forest teams have intensified patrols, increased drone monitoring, installed cages, and advised villagers to stay alert and avoid leaving small children unattended.
- Who
- Star, a 5-year-old boy, and a man-eating wolf
- What
- Wolf attack resulting in the death of the boy
- When
- Friday, around 4:30 pm
- Where
- Mallahan Purwa, a hamlet under Ghodahia village in the Kaisarganj police station area, about 50 km from Bahraich district headquarters
- Why
- Increased wolf attacks in the region due to the presence of man-eating wolves
Forest Department
Local Residents
Wolf Elimination
Forest Department
The forest department claims to have eliminated the pack of wolves responsible for previous attacks.
Local Residents
Local residents remain fearful and believe that the threat of wolf attacks persists.
- Victim
- Star, 5-year-old boy
- Location
- Mallahan Purwa, Ghodahia village, Kaisarganj police station area, Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh
- Date
- Friday, around 4:30 pm
- Injuries
- Severe injuries, both palms missing, unconscious
- Total Attacks
- 8 children and 1 woman killed, 38+ injured in past 3 months
- Government Response
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered elimination of man-eating wolves; 4 wolves killed in recent operations
- Current Measures
- Increased drone monitoring, intensified combing operations, cages installed, villagers advised to stay alert
Sources
Wolves continue to terrorise Bahraich villages, 5-year-old boy killed despite intensified patrols
UP village reports new wolf attack; five-year-old dies after being dragged from home - Telegraph India
Wolf attacks haunt UP’s Bahraich again — five-year-old is latest victim
5-Year-Old Boy Dies After Attack By Wolves In UP's Bahraich
Leopard attack in UP leaves toddler dead and village fearful of forest edges - Telegraph India
