KANNUR: A 11-year-old died after being attacked by a stray dog. The deceased is Nihal Naushad, a native of Muzhapilangad's Edakkad.

The child was missing since 5 pm. After a search by the locals, Nihal was found bitten by a stray dog near another house. The boy was rushed to the hospital but could not be saved. Nihal is a speech-impaired boy.