Stray dogs go on the rampage, bite 11 kids

Hyderabad: A pack of stray dogs attacked 11 children and a few adults, leaving four of them seriously injured. The dogs pounced on the victims' knees, feet, thighs and cheeks, including the belly of an infant. Four of the victims were admitted to Niloufer Hospital on Thursday night.

Locals informed that the stray dogs used to feed on the piglets in Kamakshipuram - Amberpet colony, but with no food available, they charged at children and a few adults who came to rescue them.

The state human rights commission took cognisance of the incident. It has asked the municipal



corporation to submit a report on its negligence over the dog menace.

Mr Raja Somaiah, of Venkatesh nagar, a witness, said, "The children were playing in the colony lane and suddenly from nowhere, these stray dogs pounced on them. One dog charged at four, including an infant. A boy named N. Nitin suffered serious injuries as the dog tried to rip apart his ears and cheeks. When a few adults intervened to rescue the children, the dogs even attacked them. One dog caught hold of a lady's foot." Shashinath, 6, Narsimha, 7, Balu, 6, were seriously injured.

Injured kid undergoes surgery .