New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- In a sad incident, an eight-year-old boy and his father were viciously attacked by a stray dog outside their home in Madurai's Mattuthavani.

The incident was captured on CCTV and has gone viral. The incident has also triggered an alarm among residents, who are seeking urgent action against the growing menace of stray dogs.

According to a report by Times Now, the incident took place at around 7.55 am on Friday. Eight-year-old Senthil, who was getting ready to leave for school and standing near the main gate of his residence, a stray dog barged in and began biting the child without provocation.

After suffering serious injuries to his legs, hands and thighs, Senthil started screaming and alerted family members.

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