Tragic Bear Attack in Jammu and Kashmir: One Dead, Teen Injured

A 48-year-old man was killed, and a teenager injured in a bear attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district. The duo was grazing cattle when attacked. The man died on the spot, while the teenager is stable in a hospital. Authorities have sent teams to the area and promised compensation.

A 48-year-old man lost his life, and a teenager sustained injuries in a bear attack in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, officials reported on Monday.

The incident occurred late Sunday while the pair was tending to their cattle in the Autootop area of Ukhral Pogal Paristan subdivision. Nazir Ahmed Malik died immediately, whereas 15-year-old Reyaz Ahmed Gorsi was rushed to the hospital for treatment. His condition remains stable, the officials confirmed.

Authorities have conducted Malik's post-mortem and deployed two teams to the incident area, according to Wildlife Range Officer Hukum Singh. Compensation will be provided to the families of the victims, he stated.

(With inputs from agencies.)