Srinagar, May 6: A woman was injured after being attacked by a wild bear in the forest area of Gund Aku in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Tuesday, officials said.
The injured woman has been identified as Zahida Begum, 32, wife of Mumtaz Ahmad Chechi, a resident of Gund Aku.
Officials said the woman came under attack from a wild bear in the nearby forest area, resulting in injuries.
She was immediately shifted to Primary Health Center (PHC) Gund for treatment. However, after initial medical examination, doctors referred her to SKIMS Soura Srinagar for specialized treatment due to the nature of her injuries.
The incident has triggered concern among local residents, with repeated incidents of man-animal conflict being reported from several forest-adjacent areas of Kashmir in recent years. [KNT]