Srinagar, Oct 8 (JKNS): Two persons were injured after being attacked by a bear near their residence in the Khrew area of Pampore in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday, officials said.
An official told news agency JKNS that the duo was attacked by a bear near their residence in Khrew, Pampore.
He said both were shifted to SDH Pampore for treatment, where one sustained injuries to his right leg and left arm, while the other suffered an injury to his right leg.
The injured were later referred to a hospital in Srinagar for advanced treatment.
The injured have been identified as Mohd Faki Barjard, 40, son of Dawood Barjard, and Manzoor Ahmad Barjard, 60, son of Yaqoob Barjard.
Meanwhile, locals urged the authorities to take preventive measures to prevent such attacks and address the issue. (JKNS)
