Stray dogs maul 12-year-old girl to death

BAHAWALNAGAR:

A 12-year-old girl was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs in the suburban area of Yasinka, triggering fear and concern among residents over the growing threat posed by stray animals.

Rehana was on her way from home to a madrassa for her religious studies when a pack of stray dogs surrounded and attacked her. She suffered severe injuries and succumbed to them.

The incident has left the local community in mourning, while residents expressed concern over the increasing number of stray dogs in the area, saying their presence posed a serious threat to the lives of children and other citizens

They urged the authorities to take effective and sustained measures to control the stray dog population and prevent similar incidents in the future.

Following the incident, Deputy Commissioner Syed Muhammad Abbas Shah, the District Police Officer and other district administration officials visited the bereaved family to offer their condolences and express sympathy.

Residents also called on the district administration to adopt a permanent strategy to address the problem rather than relying on temporary measures, stressing the need to ensure public safety and prevent further attacks.