Boy loses arm in crocodile attack; condition critical

A boy's arm was ripped off by a crocodile on Wednesday when he went near the ravine to pee in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich

Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh):A 10-year-old boy lost his arm after being mauled by a crocodile in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich. The incident took place on Wednesday in the Katarniaghat Wildlife Division area. During the terrifying attack, the crocodile bit the boy's arm while trying to push him into the ravine. Upon hearing the cries of the boy, family members along with other villagers came to rescue the child. The boy was taken to the Community Health Centre for treatment but the condition of the child is said to be critical.

According to official sources, Anil, a resident of Majra, went near the ravine behind his house to pee where he was attacked by a crocodile. Anil was rescued by his relatives and other villagers who came running upon hearing his cries. The boy was immediately taken to the Community Health Centre but he was referred to the district hospital where his condition remains critical.

Kakarha range Forest Department officials were also informed about the incident. Forest Inspector Alok Mani Tiwari reached the spot and took cognizance of the incident.

Earlier in June, a 14-year-old boy died in an attack by a crocodile when he went near the waters in the Ganga river during a puja programme for their family's newly-bought bike at Khalsa Ghat. The crocodile attacked his leg. After which he could not recover and he succumbed to his injuries. Enraged by this incident, people hunted and brought the crocodile out of the river and beat it to death with sticks.