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Man injured in bear attack in Handwara area

By News Desk

May 01, 2023

A 45-year-old man was critically injured after being attacked by a bear in Darbal village of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

Reports reaching Kashmir News Service (KNS) said that Mohammad Yousuf Mir of Darbal Langate Handwara was attacked by a black bear when he was working in nearby fields.

Soon after the incident, he was rushed to a nearby hospital where he has been referred to Srinagar for specialized treatment.

Meanwhile, officials of wildlife department and police have reached to the spot. (KNS)