Bahraich, Sept. 24 -- Fear and outrage gripped villagers in Bahraich's Kaiserganj area as yet another child fell prey to a wolf attack on Wednesday, despite intensified efforts by the forest department and district administration.

In Baba Patav hamlet of Majhara Taukli village, three-year-old Sony, daughter of Babu Lal, was fatally attacked and dragged away by a wolf around 3:30 pm. The child, found critically injured after a desperate search by villagers, succumbed to her injuries on the way to hospital.

Divisional forest officer (DFO), Bahraich, Ram Singh Yadav, confirmed the attack and said pugmarks found at the spot left no doubt about the predator's involvement. "It is unusual and alarming that wolves are striking in broad daylight...