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  • Bear Mauls Man In North Kashmir

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    SRINAGAR: An elderly man was injured after being attacked by a black bear in Darbal village of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Monday.

    Quoting an official, KNO reported that the man identified as Mohammad Yousuf Mir (45) of Darbal Langate was attacked by a bear when he was going to a nearby medical shop to buy medicines.

    Soon after the attack, he was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where from he was referred to Srinagar for specialized treatment.

    Meanwhile, officials from the wildlife department and police have reached the spot. “Efforts are on to tranquilize the bear”, said  wildlife official.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Woman Mauled By Bear While Working In Kitchen Garden

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    SRINAGAR: A 39-year-old woman was critically injured after being attacked by a black bear in Lolab area in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district this afternoon.

    Shaheena Begum wife of Abdul Ahad Shah, a resident of Gangbugh Lolab was attacked by a black bear while she was busy working in her kitchen garden. The woman sustained grievous injuries in the incident and was immediately evacuated to SDH Sogam for treatment.

    Quoting locals, GNS reported that a group of locals in the meantime rued the lackadaisical approach of Wildlife Department officials. “There are two black bears roaming in the human habitation for almost a week now and despite informing the Wildlife Department officials about this, no action has been taken so far”, they said.

    “There is every apprehension that the presence of the bears may cost us precious lives if not neutralized timely”, they said adding “We again reiterate the authorities concerned to look into the matter to allay the terror created by the wild animal.”

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • 10 Cattle Killed In Bear Attack

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    SRINAGAR: At least ten cattle were killed in a bear attack on intervening Friday and Saturday night in Babagail Limber of Boniyar in Uri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

    Reports said that black bear attacked a cow shed, belonging to two brothers Baya Kassana and Noora Kassana – sons of Mohammed Ali Kassana. A total of ten livestock animals which included, two cows, five goats and three sheep were killed in the attack.

    Quoting a group of locals news agency GNS reported that it was not the first time that such an incident took place in the area. “There have been such incidents happening for last several years now, which have resulted in loss of at least forty livestock animals”, they said.

    “We humbly urge Wildlife Warden and Deputy Commissioner Baramulla to look into the matter and to ensure that no such incident takes place in the area”, they said adding we also appeal to the authorities to compensate the individual having lost his source of income in the recent incident.

    When contacted, a Wildlife Department official said that they have received the report about the incident. “A team has been rushed to spot to assess the loss,” the official further said.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )