Bandipora, Jan. 29 -- Suhail Rather

The Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Department confirmed the presence of a black bear in the Gamroo village of Bandipora after reports of sightings surfaced on social media.

The block wildlife officer Bandipora Tanveer Ahmad Lone said that evidence of the animal's presence had been collected.

He urged residents to exercise caution, advising, "Children should not go out, especially during early morning and evening hours. During Fajar and Esha prayers, people should move in groups with sufficient lighting."

Wildlife teams have been dispatched to the area, and a cage has been installed to safely capture the bear.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

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