Three-year-old critically injured after being mauled by security guard's pet dog in Pattoki

A three-year-old boy was critically injured after being mauled by a pet dog owned by a housing society security guard in Pattoki, Punjab, causing severe injuries to his neck, head, face, and back, rescue officials said.

Rescue sources said the injured child was initially taken to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Pattoki, where he received medical treatment. However, due to the seriousness of his condition, doctors referred him to Lahore for advanced care.

Upon learning of the incident, Assistant Commissioner Pattoki Nishtar Rehman Lodhi visited the family to express solidarity and assess the situation.

The child’s family told the assistant commissioner that they had repeatedly warned the housing society’s security guard about keeping a pet dog, but their concerns were consistently ignored. The assistant commissioner assured the family that they would receive full justice and that strict action would be taken against those responsible.

Following a written complaint by the family, City Police Station Pattoki registered a case against the security guard and initiated legal proceedings. Police officials said the investigation was ongoing and that action would be taken in accordance with the law.