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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (DV)

Mangalore, Aug 7: In a horrific incident, a two-year-old boy was bitten by street dogs at Kudroli here on Thursday August 7.

The boy, identified as Mohammed Imad, is the son of Umar Imtiaz and Badrunnisa Banu, residents of Kudroli.

It is said that while the family was having breakfast, the boy was playing outside the gate. The family heard barking of dogs and the screams of the child, and rushed out. They saw Imad being mauled by four or five dogs and quickly rescued him.

The boy was rushed to Yenepoya hospital and then to KMC hospital at Attavar. His condition is said to be serious.

Speaking to daijiworld, the uncle of the injured boy said that a week ago, another child was attacked by the dogs in the same area. He further said that despite being aware of the incident, the local corporator has not visited the family.

Corporator of the area Azeez Kudroli said that he has informed the MCC mayor and the health department, and also the animal welfare department about the incident. On why he did not visit the family of the boy, he said he was out of station and would do so after he returns.