Six-year-old boy attacked by dogs at Moulali

Moula Ali: In a shocking incident in Moulali a six-years-old boy was attacked by 15 dogs on Monday night around 7:30 pm. Saqlain Ali, aged six a resident of Moul Ali was seriously injured has been admitted in Gandhi hospital.

Shakir Ali the father said the incident occurred when the boy was playing in the courtyard, when the group of stray dogs attacked him. Locals nearby rushed and came to his rescue.

Expressing their anguish over the incident, locals said that there were many stray dogs in the neighbouring colonies. Several persons, including small children, were frequently bitten by dogs.

People were afraid to walk on roads during evening hours.Despite several complaints to GHMC officials, no measures were taken to contain the dog menace, locals said.

Locals and the family members of the Saqlain appealed to the GHMC, Malkajgiri circle authorities to provide protection from stray dogs and ensure that such incidents do not happen in future again.