Ludhiana, Feb. 9 -- A nine-year-old boy has suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs on Noorwala Road near Balaji Factory on Friday evening, raising concerns among residents over the growing stray dog problem in the area.

According to residents, the incident occurred when the child, identified as Rohit, was playing in a vacant plot near his house after dinner. Five to six stray dogs allegedly surrounded and attacked him, biting him at multiple places. His screams for help alerted people in the neighbourhood.

A woman living nearby rushed to the spot after hearing the cries and managed to chase away the dogs, preventing further injuries. Family members said no one from the house was present at the time of the...