GHAZIABAD: A fourteen-year-old boy died of rabies in Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh. The deceased has been identified as Sabez, son of Ghaziabad native Yakoob. Sabez was bitten by a stray dog over a month ago. However, fearing his parents, he did not tell them about it.

Sabez was allegedly bitten by one of the stray dogs who are fed by a woman in the neighbourhood. It is learnt that the stray dogs had bitten many others in the neighbourhood in the past.

According to Sabez's father Yakoob, Sabez developed a fear of wind and water. He was scared and made loud noises. The family then took him to various hospitals in Ghaziabad and Meerut. The boy died while he was being taken to Bulandshahr for treatment.

The family has sought action in the incident. Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation has sent a notice to the woman feeding stray dogs.