Reports reaching Kashmir Abb Tak that locals spotted the animal near a waterfall in Noorkha, and soon alerted the authorities, following which a team of police and wildlife officials visited the spot.
He said that this rare species has been spotted in the area for the first time. “It may have crossed over from the other side of the border,” he speculated.
The official said that efforts are on to catch the animal to ensure its safety. Locals have been advised to avoid coming close to the operation site
The markhor, a rare and endangered species, is native to the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—(KAT)
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