SRINAGAR: A 45-year-old man was injured after being attacked by a bear while cutting grass in the Loran area of Poonch district on Wednesday, reports said.
The victim was identified as Manga Diku, a resident of Loran village in Batalkote.
According to reports, the bear suddenly attacked Diku while he was engaged in cutting grass in the area. He sustained injuries in the incident.
Locals and family members subsequently shifted him to the Primary Health Centre (PHC), Loran, where he was taken for medical treatment.
Meanwhile, residents have urged the authorities to take preventive measures to protect people from further bear attacks in the area.
