Tral, Jan 17 : At least four civilians were injured on Saturday after a wild animal, suspected to be a wild boar, attacked pedestrians at Tral market area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, officials said.
The incident triggered panic among locals as the animal reportedly entered the busy market area and attacked people at random. Officials said four persons sustained injuries in the attack.
All injured individuals were promptly evacuated to a nearby hospital, where they are undergoing medical treatment. Their condition was stated to be stable.
Authorities said the situation was swiftly brought under control with the intervention of concerned teams.
Officials urged locals to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary movement in the area until the situation is fully secured. [KNT]
