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Bear Attacks a Man in Kulgam

July 18

One Person was wounded in a bear attack at Nadimarg area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam District on Wednesday morning.

Locals told The Kashmiriyat that one person identified as Shahnawaz Ahmad Bhat from nandimar was attacked by a bear when he was leaving for work early morning today.

Locals managed to help Shahnawaz but not before he had been severely injured by the animal.

He was immediately rushed to the Damhal Hanjipora hospital from where he was referred to District hospital kulgam.

The Doctors at Kulgam District hospital told The Kashmiriyat that Shahnawaz is recovering from his injuries and is stable now.

People from the area alleged that the wildlife department is not providing any assistance as the wild animals are roaming about freely.