Black Bear Trapped in Cage at Anantnag’s Bumdooru, Safely Released into Natural Habitat

Danishwar Hamid : A black bear was successfully captured in an already-installed cage at Bumdooru area of Kokernag in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district and subsequently released safely into its natural habitat, officials said on Thursday.

According to officials, the bear was trapped in a cage installed in the area as part of ongoing efforts to mitigate human-wildlife conflict and ensure the safety of local residents.

The operation was led by Wildlife Control Room In-charge Gulzar Ahmad and Bashir Ahmad, along with shooter Ovais Khan and other members of the Wildlife Department team.

Following the successful capture, the team safely transported the animal and released it into its natural habitat, ensuring that no harm was caused to it.

The operation reflects the Wildlife Department’s continued efforts to address human-wildlife conflict, safeguard public safety and ensure the protection and conservation of wildlife in the region.