LAHORE: A minor girl died from her critical injuries soon after being mauled by a pack of stray dogs in Township area here on Sunday.

As per witnesses, nine-year-old Mehar was playing in the street with her friends when a pack of stray doge attacked and injured her critically.

On hearing her cries, some locals rushed to the scene and shifted her to hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.

The area residents expressed serious concern and anger over the incident, saying a growing number of stray dogs roaming in Township and its surrounding neighborhoods have put lives of the residents, especially children, at risk.

Taking notice of the incident, Lahore deputy commissioner immediately dispatched teams to launch a campaign against the stray dogs in the area.

Published in Dawn, March 23rd, 2026