Ludhiana: Rabid dog injures kids; authorities capture aggressive canine

India Dec 15, 2025

A 10-year-old boy in Ludhiana was attacked by a rabid dog while out buying milk on Sunday morning, suffering serious facial injuries.
Quick-thinking neighbors got him to the hospital for anti-rabies treatment, and he's now stable and has been referred for specialized treatment.
The same dog bit several others in the area, including another child, leaving residents worried.

What happened next

After repeated attacks, authorities captured the aggressive dog and sent it to an animal center for observation.
Doctors stressed how important it is to get immediate medical help after any dog bite.
This incident also points to a bigger problem—Ludhiana has seen nearly 32,000 dog bite cases just this year.