Punjab Newsline | Panchkula

A stray dog attacked a 10-year-old boy in Sector 11, leaving him seriously injured after viciously biting and tearing into his head.

The child was immediately rushed to the Civil Hospital in Sector 6, where he was admitted and is currently undergoing treatment.

The boy, a resident of HMT Colony, Barwala, had accompanied his family to Sector 11, where they had come to sell flowers. While his parents were busy, the child was playing nearby when a stray dog suddenly approached and attacked him.

The dog viciously bit the boy on the head, causing severe injuries. Hearing his screams, his parents rushed to the spot and managed to rescue him from the animal.

Without wasting any time, the family took the injured child to the Civil Hospital in Sector 6. Doctors admitted him and immediately started treatment.

The incident has once again raised concerns over the growing threat posed by stray dogs in Panchkula, particularly the safety of children in public places.