Increase patrolling efforts in Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Pilibhit, Shravasti, Moradabad, Hapur, Sitapur, Gonda, Meerut, Bijnor, and Bareilly, with a focus on joint patrolling
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed districts sensitive to human-wildlife conflict to remain vigilant. He emphasized that the government is committed to safeguarding the lives of all citizens. The Chief Minister directed that comprehensive security measures be implemented in these wildlife-sensitive districts.
He further instructed that patrolling by trained teams should be intensified in these areas. Where necessary, additional manpower should be deployed, and the availability of essential equipment must be ensured.
The Chief Minister held a video conference with the District Magistrates, Police Superintendents, and Forest Officers of Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Pilibhit, Shravasti, Moradabad, Hapur, Sitapur, Gonda, Meerut, Bijnor, and Bareilly to review the situations arising from recent leopard and wolf attacks.
The meeting was also attended by the Forest Minister, Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, Additional Chief Secretary Home, Additional Chief Secretary Forest, all ADG Zones, Divisional Commissioners, and District Magistrates.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister stated, “In recent times, there have been incidents of attacks by man-eater wolves and leopards in certain areas of the state, resulting in loss of life. This situation must be brought under control as soon as possible.”
He emphasized that all necessary efforts should be made to control and capture these wild animals, utilizing technical support where needed. The Chief Minister also directed that a separate action plan for relief and rescue operations be developed, taking into account the specific circumstances of each district.
The Chief Minister sought an update on the situation from the Forest Minister, who had recently returned from tours of Bijnor and Moradabad, and instructed him to visit Pilibhit and Lakhimpur Kheri on Tuesday.
He emphasized the need for extensive public awareness to safeguard against wild animal attacks, instructing that information on safety measures be disseminated through the administration, police, forest department, local panchayats, and revenue departments.
The Chief Minister directed the deployment of additional Forest Department personnel in sensitive areas, including Bahraich, Sitapur, Lakhimpur, Pilibhit, and Bijnor. He stressed the importance of increasing joint patrolling and advised that senior officers should be stationed in the districts. In rural areas facing power issues, arrangements for Petromax lights should also be made.
Highlighting the importance of public awareness, the Chief Minister also stressed the need for cooperation from the media. He stated that whenever such incidents occur, officials should provide the media with accurate information. Additionally, public representatives should be given correct and timely updates to prevent the spread of rumors.
