Bears in by-lanes, city on paws

Srinagar, Dec 4: From campus corridors to hospital gates, a wandering bear has turned everyday life in Srinagar into a nightly vigil.

Multiple sightings across Srinagar’s most crowded neighbourhoods sparked citywide panic as an elusive sub-adult bear has evaded six search teams.

With garbage-fed hideouts, narrow lanes, and early nights aiding its movements, officials race to capture the animal while residents navigate fear-filled evenings.

Days of repeated wild bear sightings across Srinagar’s densely inhabited neighbourhoods have triggered panic among residents, forcing many to remain indoors amid fears of an attack.

The unusual movement of the animal through thickly populated localities, including educational and health institutions, has left the summer capital on edge, with wildlife