Rangpur, Oct. 11 -- At least 28 people, including children, were injured after a stray dog attacked residents in three villages of Mithapukur upazila on Saturday night.

The incident occurred in the Sathibari, Rampura and Shitalgari villages, starting at 6:00pm.

According to locals, the dog attacked people as it moved through the three areas for around three hours, leaving 28 people injured.

The injured received primary treatment and anti-rabies vaccination at the Mithapukur Upazila Health Complex, said its Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Dr Mizanur Rahman.

Four of the injured - Hashem Mia, Zelekha Begum, Selina Khatun and Shapla Begum - were admitted to the health complex, he said, adding that another victim, who was seriously injured,...