Stray Dogs Attack 8-Year-Old Boy in Harinagar, Locals Allege Civic Inaction
An eight-year-old boy was injured after being attacked by stray dogs in Harinagar under the Allapur division on Friday, triggering concern among local residents over rising canine attacks in the area.
Hyderabad: An eight-year-old boy was injured after being attacked by stray dogs in Harinagar under the Allapur division on Friday, triggering concern among local residents over rising canine attacks in the area.
According to locals, the boy, identified as Sukrit, had returned home from school and was playing on the street near his house when a pack of stray dogs began chasing him. As he tried to run inside his home in fear, the dogs allegedly followed him and bit him.
Hearing his screams, residents rushed to the spot and managed to chase the dogs away. The injured child, who sustained serious bite wounds, was immediately shifted to a hospital in Nallakunta for treatment.
Residents alleged that incidents of stray dog attacks have been increasing in recent weeks. They accused the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) of failing to take adequate measures to control the stray dog menace in the locality.
Locals have demanded urgent intervention from civic authorities to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of children and elderly residents in the area.
