Srinagar: A 50-year-old man was injured after being attacked by a black bear in Khurhama area of Lolab valley in north Kashmir's Kupwara district.
The injured, identified as Mohammad Mir. was attacked by a female bear, roaming around the area in Shranth Khurhama, an official said.
He was taken to a nearby health facility for immediate medical attention.
Meanwhile, the Wildlife Department launched an operation to tranquilize the roaming bear at an earliest to avoid any untoward incident in the area.
(GNS)