NEW DELHI: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district have launched an intensified search operation after three bears were spotted roaming in the Koti area, where a resident sustained injuries in a bear attack.
The man, whose injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening, was transported to GMC Doda hospital for treatment. The wildlife department has reinforced its team with additional officials to capture the animals and ensure public safety.
The latest incident of man-animal conflict comes after Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh was terrorised for months by a pack of wolves.
Villagers in Tamachpur killed the last remaining wolf of a six-member pack in early October. The wolf pack had caused widespread panic, with attacks resulting in nine fatalities and injuries to over 40 people across 25-30 villages. “Operation Bhediya” was launched by the forest department and five wolves were captured while the last one was killed.