Boy, 7, injured in stray dog attack in Lima Kedai

A 7-year-old boy sustained injuries from a pack of stray dogs while playing in a Lima Kedai playground on a recent afternoon. Kota Iskandar assemblyman Datuk Pandak Ahmad reported that the attack occurred between 3 and 4 pm, when the child was in the area with other kids. The dogs chased the boy, causing him to fall and roll on the ground as he attempted to escape.

A passerby intervened, throwing stones at the dogs from a distance to protect the child. The victim suffered injuries to his eye, neck, head, and body, and was promptly taken to Sultanah Aminah Hospital for treatment. Pandak Ahmad, informed of the incident by the village head, expressed concern over such occurrences and stated that the issue is not isolated, as a 15-year-old boy had also been attacked by a pack of eight stray dogs around the same time.

The teen managed to fend off the dogs before fleeing to the building's staircase but sustained a leg injury. Pandak Ahmad met the teenager and advised him to seek medical attention at a nearby clinic. The Iskandar Puteri City Council plans to conduct an operation tonight to address the stray dog problem in the area, despite potential objections from non-governmental organizations.

Pandak Ahmad questioned why authorities take so long to take action, asking if it requires a fatality before measures are implemented. He emphasized the need for immediate action to ensure residents' safety.