Rogue wild boar killed by villagers in UP

A rogue wild boar was beaten to death by villagers of Nakha after it attacked and injured six persons, including a 10-year old boy, police said.

The villagers later set the body of animal afire, they said.

Forest officials from south Kheri division and Kheri town police rushed to the village on receiving information about the incident.

Sub-divisional officer R N Singh said the wild boar was getting violent.

Appropriate action will be taken in the matter, he said.