Black bear killed in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar, Sep 2 (ANI): In a gruesome incident, resident killed a black bear at Mandi village of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Reportedly, the black bear had trespassed into a school and market place. Scores of villagers chased the bear to the nearby forest and killed it with sharp edged weapons and brutally dragged the animal through rocks.

Villagers alleged that they informed the Wild life department and forest officials about the presence of the black bear but no one came to their rescue and they were left with no other option but to kill the animal to save their lives.

Police official present at the spot made no effort to stop the villagers. (ANI)