Excelsior Correspondent
RAMBAN, July 19: A shepherd was mauled to death by a wild bear in Mangit Top area, a police official said.
Abdul Rashid Bakerwal, son of Lal Bakerwal, a resident of Dhiyan Garh village of neighbouring Reasi district, was attacked and killed by the bear at Mangit Top late last night, he added.
The shepherd along with dozens of other nomadic families was camping in the high-altitude pastures for grazing his cattle.
His body was handed over to the family after completion of legal formalities, the official said.
Banihal Police has taken cognizance in this regard.
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