Srinagar: Amid reports of leopard sightings in Badamwari area of Srinagar, a man suffered injuries after an “unidentified” animal attacked him Friday morning.
Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that today morning they received a report of an animal attack on a person in the Badamwari area. However, the injured person was not able to describe or recognize the animal that had attacked him.
“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, adding that they are ascertaining the claims and nature of injuries.
Notably, on Monday reports of sighting of a leopard were received from the Badamwari area following which Srinagar police asked the locals to remain indoors and not venture out unnecessarily.
The wildlife department also installed cameras and traps in the area.
