Srinagar, Sept 11: A man was injured in a bear attack at Lal Mandi area of Srinagar on Sunday.
Quoting a senior police officer news agency GNS reported that the bear attacked one Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, 40, son of late Mohd Shafi Bhat resident of Habba Kadal, working as a security guard 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.
Police have already issued an advisory to the people in Rajbagh to not venture out of their homes until the bear and cub seen roaming in the area are captured.
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 pic.twitter.com/RLd5nWPOsT
— Srinagar Police (@SrinagarPolice) September 11, 2022