VDC member Bir Singh and his Uncle Tirath Singh had gone to forest area in Chimthan-Pogal Paristhan in Banihal tehsil of Ramban district yesterday, police officials said.
A bear tried to attack them forcing Tirath Singh to fire on bear but bullet accidentally hit Bir Singh which resulted into his death, they said.
Police has registered a case and the body has been handed over to family for last rites, they said adding that further investigation is on.