Elderly man killed in bear attack in Rajouri village
Jammu, Jul 9: An elderly man succumbed to injuries suffered in a bear attack in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Thursday, officials said.
The incident took place at Dhok Jangwala, a high-altitude grazing area of remote Darhal area, where the man was staying with his family, they said.
The deceased was identified as Mohammad Amin (68), a resident of Thandkote village in Darhal tehsil.
According to family members, the bear was hiding in the bushes and suddenly attacked Amin, leaving him critically injured.
It was a long journey from the remote area to the nearest hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead, the officials said.
After completion of medico-legal formalities, the body was handed over to his family for last rites. (PTI)
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