Srinagar, Nov 28 : The Chief Proctor of Kashmir University, Professor Imtiyaz, on Friday night said that the black bear sighted earlier on the campus is no longer present inside the university premises.
He informed that the Wildlife Department has confirmed the bear has moved towards the Habak area and that the campus is now safe. “Students need not worry. The bear is not inside the university anymore,” he said.
He added that the operation to locate the animal was continuously monitored by the police, wildlife officials and university authorities until the area was cleared.
Panic had gripped the university earlier in the evening after a black bear entered the girls’ hostel area. The animal was seen roaming near the Sadrabal side before dogs chased it, following which it climbed an electric pole and jumped into the hostel compound, causing fear among students.
University authorities immediately contacted the Wildlife Department and restricted movement inside the campus. Students were advised to stay indoors while teams searched for the animal.
Officials said surveillance will continue around the campus as a precautionary measure. [KNT]
