Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad Leads Effort to Capture Wolves in Bahraich
Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 4: Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad announced on Wednesday that a new team of experts has been called to catch wolves in Bahraich. The team has set a target of 10 days to capture the wolves.
Addressing a press conference, Nishad urged people to avoid sleeping outdoors for their safety. He mentioned that the number of members in the shooting team has been doubled and that three wolves were seen in drone footage, although there could be more.
Uttar Pradesh Forest Minister Arun Saxena added that thermal drones are being used along with normal drones. CM Yogi Adityanath is closely monitoring the situation and has announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakhs for the families of those who died in the wolf attacks. Most families have received this aid.
Earlier, the Forest Department and Police started awareness campaigns in 25 to 30 villages in Mahsi Tehsil to inform people about the situation and advise them on safety measures. According to the Bahraich Forest Division, three teams have been formed to conduct these campaigns using various publicity mediums.
A massive search operation, ‘Operation Bhediya,’ is underway to capture the remaining wolves. So far, four wolves have been caught, and 34 people have been injured in the attacks.
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Uttar Pradesh -: Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India. It is one of the most populous states in the country.
Sanjay Nishad -: Sanjay Nishad is a politician and a minister in the government of Uttar Pradesh.
Bahraich -: Bahraich is a district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is known for its forests and wildlife.
thermal drones -: Thermal drones are flying devices equipped with special cameras that can see heat. They help in finding animals or people by detecting their body heat.
CM Yogi Adityanath -: CM Yogi Adityanath is the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. He is the head of the state government.
financial aid -: Financial aid is money given to help people in need. In this case, it is given to families affected by wolf attacks.
awareness campaigns -: Awareness campaigns are efforts to inform and educate people about a particular issue. Here, they are teaching villagers how to stay safe from wolves.
