PAKPATTAN – In another harrowing incident of canine violence, a six-year-old boy was left severely injured after being attacked by a pet dog in Village Tibba Nanaksar, a suburban locality of Pakpattan.
Details of the Attack
The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon while the young victim, identified as Ali Hasnain, was playing in a street. According to Rescue 1122 and local police, a pet dog belonging to a resident named Akhtar (from Village 37-SP) suddenly lunged at the child.
Eyewitnesses described a gruesome scene, noting that the dog inflicted deep puncture wounds and tears to the boy’s left ear and face.
Rescue and Medical Treatment
The child’s screams alerted neighbors, who rushed to the scene. Using sticks and stones, the residents managed to fight off the animal and rescue the boy from its jaws.
A Rescue 1122 medical team provided initial first aid at the site before rushing Hasnain to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital Pakpattan for emergency surgery and treatment.
Administrative Response
On Sunday, Deputy Commissioner Pakpattan Asif Raza took formal notice of the incident and summoned a detailed report. The Additional Deputy Commissioner General noted that the local administration has been conducting a large-scale stray dog culling and control campaign since October 2025.
Legal Action
The Pakpattan Sadar Police have registered FIR No. 599/26 against the dog’s owner, Akhtar. The case was filed under Section 289 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC)—which pertains to negligent conduct with respect to an animal—on the complaint of Muhammad Asghar, the Secretary of Union Council No. 21.
Growing Safety Concerns
This attack follows a similar incident reported in Harappa just a few days ago. While the administration claims to be taking action, residents argue that a more rigorous crackdown is needed to discourage keeping dangerous breeds in residential areas. Critics have pointed out that, despite the rising number of cases, the Sahiwal regional administration’s response has remained largely superficial.