Bahraich, April 16 -- Fear has again gripped the Hardi police station area under the Mahsi tehsil following a suspected wolf attack that claimed the life of an eight-year-old boy on Monday night. The incident took place in Majra Baggar of Sisayya Churamani village.

The victim, Gaurav alias Ghanshyam, was sleeping beside his mother when a wild animal, believed to be a wolf, attacked around 3 am and dragged him away.

Gaurav sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the district hospital where he later succumbed to his wounds. According to hospital sources, the child had one arm partially chewed off, with deep wounds on his head and neck, indicating a violent mauling.

Forest officials and police teams have been deployed in the area. Ran...