Srinagar, September 11:A man was injured in a bear attack at LalMandi, one of the densely populated area of Srinagar, on Sunday.
A senior police officer told GNS that the bear attacked one Fayaz Ahmad Bhat (40) son of Late Mohd Shafi Bhat resident of Habba Kadal, working as Chokidar in a private school.
The injured, having injuries in right side of face and both arms, has been shifted to SMHS where his condition is stated to be stable, the officer added.
It’s pertinent to mention that police has already issued advisory to the people in Rajbagh to not venture out of their homes until the bear and cub are captured.
Police in Srinagar urged people of Rajbagh to stay indoor after a wild bear and a small cub was found roaming in the area.
Srinagar police on its official Twitter handle wrote, One Wild Bear & a small Cub are roaming in Rajbagh locality of Srinagar. Wildlife officials & Police are on the job. Citizens of this & nearby areas are advised to remain indoors till it is caught. If anyone notices/sees the bear, pls inform at SHO Rajbagh’s number 7006572050,”. (GNS)
