Bandipora: A 50-year-old man, who was attacked by a black bear in Balhama village of Arin in north Kashmir’s Bandipora almost two week ago, passed away on Friday.
An official identified the deceased as Ghulam Mohammad Wani, 50, son of late Ghulam Hassan Wani.
He was under treatment at SKIMS Soura after being attacked by a black bear on July 29", the official said adding despite all possible efforts by the doctors, he couldn't be saved.
Expressing condolences over Wani's passing, a Wildlife Department official said his death is an irreparable loss.
“In accordance with the department's procedures, a sum of up to 5 lakh INR is being provided to the family in the case of death, and up to 3 lakh INR for grievous injuries caused by wildlife encounters,” he said.
(GNS)