Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Three-Year-Old Boy Dragged Away, Suspected Wolf in Bahraich
A small boy named Ankesha was taken by a wild animal, possibly a wolf, while he was at his home.
His mother was nearby when it happened.
The villagers and the boy's family looked for him, but they haven't found him yet.
The local forest department is looking for the animal.
People in the area are scared because similar attacks have happened recently, with some people hurt or even killed.
The local government is now involved and is going to try to help the boy's family and keep the community safe.
A three-year-old boy was snatched by a wild animal in Bahraich.
The incident occurred in the Gandhu Jhala village around 10 am on Saturday.
The mother was present and witnessed the event.
Villagers have accused the Forest Department of negligence.
Samajwadi Party MLA Anand Yadav promised swift action and government intervention.
- Who
- Three-year-old Ankesha and his family, along with villagers and forest officials.
- What
- A young child was dragged away by a wild animal, believed to be a wolf.
- When
- Around 10 am on Saturday.
- Where
- Gandhu Jhala village, Manjhara Taukli area, Bahraich, near sugarcane fields.
- Why
- The exact reason for the attack is unknown, though it happened near sugarcane fields often used by wild animals.
- Incident
- Child snatched by a wild animal.
- Victim
- Ankesha, a three-year-old boy.
- Location
- Gandhu Jhala village, Bahraich.
- Suspected Animal
- Wolf.
- Date
- Saturday
- Family
- Father is a daily-wage laborer.
- Recent Attacks
- Two killed, five injured in past 10 days