Anantnag: A man was critically injured in a bear attack in Rein Chowgund area of Verinag in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday.
The victim has been identified as Mohammad Akhter Famda, son of Abdul Shakoor Famda, a resident of Rein Chowgund Verinag. According to locals, Akhter was attacked by a wild bear when he was moving through the Rein check area near the forest belt. The sudden assault left him with multiple injuries before locals and family members managed to rescue him.
He was initially provided first aid locally but due to the severity of his wounds, he was rushed to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag where doctors are monitoring his condition.
The incident created panic in the area, with locals stating that wild animals, particularly bears and leopards, frequently stray into villages bordering forests. “This is not the first time such an incident has happened here. People are living in constant fear, especially during early mornings and evenings when wild animals usually move out of the forests,” one local told KNT.
Officials from the Wildlife Department acknowledged the growing challenges posed by human-animal conflict in south Kashmir. “The matter is being looked into and measures will be taken to prevent further incidents. Locals are advised to remain alert and avoid venturing alone into forested zones,” an official said.[KNT]
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