A seven-year-old boy named Devender was seriously injured in a stray dog attack in southern India’s Telangana.

The incident took place in  Mangela village, Jagtial district on July 16.

Visuals showed how the kid was playing around and suddenly a stray dog attacked the minor but he was saved by the onlookers.

Devender, the son of Pendhrem Maruti, was playing outside his house when a pack of aggressive stray dogs attacked him.

The attack left Devender with severe injuries, and his alarmed parents rushed him to the district hospital for urgent treatment. The incident has raised concerns among local residents about the increasing threat of stray dog attacks in the area.

Authorities are expected to take measures to address the issue and ensure the safety of children and other residents in the community.