Ludhiana, Dec. 15 -- A 10-year-old boy sustained serious facial injuries after being attacked by a rabid dog in Gandhi Colony near Model Gram on Sunday morning, once again drawing attention to the rising number of dog bite incidents in the district.

The incident occurred around 8.30 am when the child stepped out of his house to buy milk.

According to residents, a female stray dog suddenly attacked the boy, inflicting deep bite wounds on his face. The child suffered injuries extending from his lips to his cheek. Hearing his screams, neighbours rushed to his aid and immediately took him to the civil hospital.

Doctors at the hospital administered first aid and anti-rabies injections. Owing to the severity of the facial injuries, the child...