India, Feb. 21 -- A minor narrowly escaped serious injury after being attacked by a group of stray dogs inside a housing society in the Kirkatwadi area on Friday. The incident, which occurred at Chaitrangan Society, was captured on CCTV and has sparked outrage among residents over the growing stray dog menace.

According to the officials, the incident happened in the morning and the child, dressed in his school uniform, was walking within the society premises-considered a safe zone-when a pack of stray dogs suddenly surrounded and chased him. Startled by the attack, the child tried to run but lost his balance and fell, bringing the dogs dangerously close to biting him.

Hearing the child's screams, passersby acted swiftly and pulled the c...