Man-eater bear shot dead by army, another captured in north Kashmir Srinagar, Aug 4: A wild bear was shot dead by army in Handwara area of Kupwara district after the wild animal attacked and injured several people during the past two weeks. Army’s 21 RR spotted the wild bear near Tompura village late last night , the bear had also attacked the army squad. “The army men immediately fired upon the bear and killed him instantly”. A senior wild Life official while confirming the killing of bear said that the animal had turned man- eater and had injured many people in the recent past besides killing dozens of livestock. The residents said that bears are posing threat to them and their livestock. The locals in the area finally sighed of relief when army killed the bear, who had attacked and injured several people. “Children were scared to venture out of homes as man-eater was on the prowl in village. We are thankful to army men who killed the animal. The animal was increasingly posing dangers to human lives and livestock,” said a local resident. However, the villagers alleged that there are several more bears and leopards, who have created havoc. Demanding similar action, the villagers said these bears and leopards often infiltrate into villages near forest and attack people, particularly children and women. Residents of many other villages including Kandi, Pazalpora, Balipora, Vilgam, Dardpora, Bakiakar and Wadipora said that they were reeling under intense scare of wild animals. They said that the leopards and bears had killed dozens of livestock and were posing threat to humans. Meanwhile, police team on Sunday captured a wild bear from Balipora area of Pazalpora village in Handwara. The police team chased the bear after which the animal ran towards the Nallah where it got stuck. “The police team after about four hours of wait managed to capture the bear”, he said. The animal has been later handed over to the wildlife department. The locals of the area hailed the police action after they capture the wild bear. The man-wild animal conflict has witnessed an increase in the Kashmir valley during the past few years. The numbers of such conflicts are on increase with every passing day, sources said. More than 30 wild animals were killed in retaliation by villagers and wildlife officials in the Kashmir valley during the past three years. About 100 people have also lost their lives and several hundred were injured in these conflicts during the period in the state.
Posted on: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 15:41:17 +0000
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