Srinagar: A man was mauled by a bear in Lal Mandi area of Srinagar on Sunday.
Official Sources said that man identified as Fayaz Ahmad Bhat son of Mohammad Shafi Bhat resident of Habakadal Srinagar was attacked by a bear at Lal Mandi near JKBOSE old office.
He said that in the incident man received injuries and was evacuated to hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, police and wildlife officials have reached the spot to capture the wild beast.