Poonch, Dec 17: A government school teacher was injured in a bear attack at village Nar Mankote area of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

As per reports Mohd Naseer (30) son of Fazal Hussain of village Dhargloon area of Balakote  was injured seriously when bear attacked him near Nar Mankote area.

The incident occurred today around 9:00 am when Naseer, a teacher by profession was on the way to primary school Chui  Mankote to perform his duties.

Block Medical officer, Mendhar, Dr Parvaiz Ahmad Khan said that the person suffered multiple serious wounds in and around his face.

After being treated upon at sub district hospital Mendhar, the injured was referred to Government Medical College Jammu for further advanced treatment.