Karachi: The growing population of stray dogs at the University of Karachi has once again raised serious safety concerns after two young children were attacked within the university premises.
According to the official report, a young girl named Hoorain, daughter of Muhammad Imran, was bitten by a stray dog near the University Clinic parking area at around 10:15 a.m..
Within 15 minutes, another five-year-old boy was also attacked, sustaining severe facial injuries.
Dr. Hassan Auj, Medical Officer at the University of Karachi, confirmed that both children were given first aid and later shifted to Dow University Hospital for anti-rabies vaccination.
In an official letter to the university’s security advisor, Dr. Auj stated that This situation demands urgent attention and swift action. Human lives are at risk, and they are not equivalent to a dog’s life. We have raised this issue twice before, but no practical action has been taken.
Health authorities report that 23 deaths due to rabies have been recorded in Karachi so far this year, with over 50,000 dog bite cases reported annually.
Medical experts emphasize that the city needs a coordinated stray dog control program, improved vaccination access, and public awareness to prevent further tragedies.