Villagers kill jackal after it attacked several people in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh – India TV

In a shocking incident on Tuesday, a jackal entered a house in Bilpur village under Jalalpur police station limits and attacked six people, including a woman. The injured were rushed to a hospital where their condition was reportedly stable. After the attack, villagers surrounded the jackal and beat it to death with sticks. Officials noted that the jackal may have attacked the villagers out of fear or in self-defense.

Investigations by the forestry authority are ongoing

Forest officer Anil Srivastav confirmed that a team has been sent to investigate the incident. The team will submit a report on the circumstances that led to the jackal's aggressive behaviour.

Police await report on incident

Umashankar, in-charge of Jalalpur police station, said no official report has been received yet regarding the jackal attack. The Bundelkhand region, where the incident took place, is known for its large jackal population.

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