Srinagar, July 27 -- Srinagar- A man was injured in a bear attack in the Boniyar area of North Kashmir's Baramulla district on Sunday, officials said.

The injured, identified as Mohammad Shareef Sheikh, a resident of Tirkanjan Kangdyal, was attacked by a bear in the Behak-Natiyan area, they said.

Army personnel stationed nearby rushed to the spot, provided first aid to the injured and assisted in evacuating him to the Primary Health Centre (PHC) Boniyar, officials said, as per news agency GNS.

After receiving initial treatment, Sheikh was referred to the Government Medical College (GMC), Baramulla, for specialised treatment, they added.

The incident has once again highlighted the growing instances of human-wildlife conflict in the reg...