Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Nov 7: A six-year-old boy sustained injuries after being attacked by stray dogs in Souharda Nagar, under the Kandavara gram panchayat limits in Bajpe, on Thursday.

The injured boy has been identified as Ahil, son of Muhammad Azhar, a resident of Souharda Nagar.

According to reports, the incident occurred when Ahil was returning home after attending madrasa. A group of stray dogs suddenly surrounded and attacked him, biting his cheek and hand, causing serious injuries.

Hearing the boy’s cries, his mother rushed out of the house and rescued him. He was immediately taken to the Bajpe government hospital and later shifted to Durg Sanjeevini Manipal Hospital in Kateel for advanced treatment.

Speaking about the incident, the boy’s uncle, Muhammad Muzammil, expressed frustration over the repeated stray dog menace in the area. “We have been appealing to the Kandavara gram panchayat for the past three years to take action to protect residents from stray dog attacks. However, no steps have been taken so far. When questioned, officials cite court orders restricting the killing of stray dogs,” he said.