ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 12 — A seven-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after he was attacked by eight stray dogs while playing at a playground at a housing complex in Lima Kedai here today.

During the incident, which occurred at 3pm, the primary one pupil suffered injuries to his eyes, neck, head, and body before being rushed to Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) in Johor Bahru for treatment.

Kota Iskandar assemblyman Datuk Pandak Ahmad expressed concern over the incident urging authorities to address the issue of stray dogs.

“Immediate measures are required to prevent a recurrence of such incidents, particularly those involving children and residents using public facilities within the housing complex,” he said after visiting the victim at his home here today.

Pandak said the incident involving the child was the second to occur today.

He said he was informed that an earlier incident took place at 6am, where an 18-year-old male was attacked by a pack of stray dogs at the same location.

“However, the teenager managed to fend off the animals without sustaining any injuries, he said, adding that the incidents, occurring within a span of just a few hours, have raised concerns regarding the safety of residents, especially children.

Pandak hopes the relevant authorities will take immediate action to ensure the safety of residents in Lima Kedai.

He said an effective plan is needed to resolve the issue of stray dogs.