VIDEO: German shepherd attacks young boy in Lahore park

Case dropped against dog owner after agreement reached with family of 13-year-old boy

LAHORE: A young boy was attacked by a pet german shepherd in a park in Lahore's Moon Market on Wednesday.

Muhammad Azam,13, was playing in the park when the dog, who was being walked by his owner Imran Raees, jumped at him.

Azam, who sells toys on the street, was shifted to Jinnah Hospital and subsequently discharged after treatment.

Footage of the incident went viral. It showed passersby desperately attempting to restrain the dog from mauling Azam.

A young boy was attacked by a german shepherd in a park in Lahore’s Moon Market on Wednesday. Muhammad Azam,13, was selling inflated knick-knacks when he was set upon by the dog, being walked by its owner.

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An FIR was registered against the dog's owner, Imran Raees, and police initiated action. However, both parties soon reached an agreement.

Azam's parents told The Express Tribune that they have forgiven Raees.