In Batkhela tehsil of Malakand district, the stray dogs bit at least 11 children, Rescue 1122 informed on Tuesday. The unfortunate incident took place in Sharif Abad Muhalla of Batkhela where stray dogs bit 11 children who were rushed to DHQ Batkhela in injured condition. However, due to unavailability of anti-dog-bite vaccine, they were referred to Saidu Sharif Hospital, Swat. The area people strongly protested unavailability of the vaccine and blocked the main GT Road in Batkhela. When contacted, the MS Batkhela Hospital, Dr Irfan ud Din said the vaccine would be available within 24 hours. He said, condition of all the injured children was out of danger; however, upon the insistence of the parents, the children were referred to Saidu Sharif Hospital.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan