In a distressing incident in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh, a stray dog attacked a child wandering outside his house.

The incident took place in Ujhari town of Amroha district on October 27.

Visuals showed the young child simply strolling along the street when a stray dog suddenly came charging from a distance, knocking the child down. The dog then began to bite and claw, leaving the child severely injured on the deserted road. Moments later, a passerby rushed in, scaring the dog away before lifting the hurt child and taking him away.

According to reports, the child sustained serious injuries from the attack and is receiving treatment in a nearby hospital. The attack took place in the Saindangli police station area, where residents have raised concerns about stray dog issues in their neighborhood. The incident has sparked discussions on measures to prevent such attacks on the streets.