M S Nazki
Mendhar, Nov 10 :
At least 35 persons were bitten by a stray dog in Mendhar Bazaar of Poonch district on Tuesday.
Reports reaching GNS said the stray dog attacked people at different places in the area, creating panic among locals.
Out of 35, 19 injured were shifted to Sub District Hospital Mendhar for treatment, where they were administered anti-rabies vaccine and first aid. Whereas rest of 16 were treated privately.
Medical Officer, Govt Sub District Hospital Mendhar, Dr Obaid-ul-Rehman Khan confirmed to GNS that 19 persons were brought to the hospital after being bitten by a stray dog and all were given necessary treatment.
Locals have appealed to the concerned authorities to take immediate steps to control the stray dog menace in the area to prevent such incidents in future.(GNS)