Stray dog attack leaves eleven-year-old boy injured in Phagwara

Phagwara (The Uttam Hindu): An 11-year-old boy was seriously injured after being attacked by a group of stray dogs near the Tibbi railway crossing in Phagwara, Punjab, on Sunday. The injured child was immediately taken to the Civil Hospital for medical treatment.

The victim has been identified as Piyush Kumar, son of Vikas Kumar, a resident of the Tibbi area. According to the family, Piyush was playing near the railway track with other children when several stray dogs roaming freely in the area suddenly surrounded them. While the other children managed to escape, Piyush was caught and attacked by the dogs.

Describing the incident, Vikas Kumar said that a pack of stray dogs chased the children near the railway track. “The other children ran away, but my son could not escape. The dogs attacked him and caused serious injuries to his face,” he said.

Doctors at the Civil Hospital confirmed that the child sustained dog bite injuries on his face and required 10 to 12 stitches. They stated that timely medical assistance helped prevent further complications and the child’s condition is currently stable.

The incident has triggered anger and fear among local residents, who say the number of stray dogs in Phagwara has increased alarmingly over the past few months.