Srinagar: Amid reports of leopard sighting, a man suffered injuries after an animal attacked him on Friday morning in Badamwari area of Srinagar, officials said.
The Wildlife department installed sensor-based cameras in the vicinity on Thursday evening to monitor and identify any potential threats. However, the identity of the attacking animal is yet to be confirmed.
An official said that today morning, an animal attack was reported in the Badamwari area. However, the identity of the animal wasn’t recognised.
“We spoke to the victim who claimed that an unidentified animal attacked him, there are injuries on his hand and knee, but he is not sure which animal attacked him,” the official said.
The official said they are ascertaining the claims and nature of injuries.
He added that surveillance team was on patrol after the attack, an official was also attacked by an animal, stating that the animal could likely be a rabid dog.
“We are on it to get it fully confirmed and we have also called the Srinagar Municipal Corporation”, he said.
The official said that they have already scaled up the surveillance measures in the area.
Notably, on Monday reports of a leopard sighting were received from the Badamwari area following which Srinagar police asked the locals to remain indoors and not venture out unnecessarily.
(KNO)
