Watalbagh, Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir | August 25, 2026
A man was injured after being attacked by a wild bear in Watalbagh village of the Lar area in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Tuesday.
The injured man was identified as Mohd. Maqbool Bhat, son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, a resident of Watalbagh, Lar.
Shifted to hospital
Following the attack, Maqbool Bhat was immediately taken to District Hospital Ganderbal for medical treatment.
His condition was not immediately known at the time of the report.
Concern among local residents
The bear attack has caused concern among residents of Watalbagh and the surrounding area.
People have urged the authorities to take necessary measures to prevent further human-wildlife conflict and improve the safety of communities living close to wildlife habitats.
The incident once again highlights the growing challenge of human-wildlife encounters in areas where villages and natural habitats exist in close proximity.
Source credit: This story is based on a report by The Kashmir Horizon, “Wild Bear Attack Leaves Man Injured in Ganderbal’s Watalbagh,” published on August 25, 2026.
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