Six-year-old boy severely injured in stray dog attack in Gadwal

GADWAL: A six-year-old boy suffered severe injuries following a stray dog attack in Amaravai village, Manavapadu mandal, Jogulamba Gadwal district.

The incident occurred when the body, Revanth, was playing near his home and was suddenly attacked by a stray dog.

Local residents responded quickly, managing to rescue the boy from the dog. Revant sustained multiple injuries in the attack and was immediately rushed to the Kurnool Government Hospital for urgent medical treatment. Doctors at the hospital reported that his condition, though serious, is stable.

The incident has sparked concerns among the residents of Amaravai village regarding the rising number of stray dogs in the area. Several villagers have urged local authorities to take measures to prevent similar incidents in the future, highlighting the need for effective control of the stray dog population.