Two minor girls were attacked by a crocodile when they had gone to drink water from a river in Katarniyaghat wildlife sanctuary here, forest officials said today.
"The girls- Pinki and Phoolkali had gone near Gerua river in the sanctuary yesterday when they were attacked by the crocodile," Deputy Forest Ranger Irfan Ahmed said.
The villagers managed to save Phoolkali but Pinki was dragged by the crocodile in the river, he said adding, all efforts to trace the girl by SSB, forest department workers and villagers with the help of motor boats have so far failed.
Phoolkali, who has suffered injuries in her hand, has been admitted to hospital, said Ahmed.
