In a distressing incident, a bear attacked a group of goats in Tragpathre Keller, Shopian, resulting in the death of four goats. The bear, accompanied by her cubs, has caused significant concern among the local residents.
The attack occurred in the early hours, causing panic and fear in the community. In a bid to protect their livestock and ensure safety, locals managed to capture one of the bear cubs. However, the mother bear and another cub remain in the vicinity, heightening the sense of alarm in the area.
Residents are urgently calling for the wildlife department to intervene. They demand that a wildlife team be dispatched promptly to capture the bear and her remaining cub, thereby restoring safety and peace in Tragpathre Keller.
“The presence of the bear is creating terror among the locals,” said a resident. “We need the wildlife authorities to take immediate action to prevent any further incidents.”