Baripada: A pall of gloom descended on Balisutura village under Jashipur Police limits of Mayurbhanj district after a Class I student was mauled to death by stray dogs today.

As per reports, the student of Rahanga UP School was on his way to his school and was suddenly attacked by a group of 10-12 stray dogs while he was passing through a farmland. According to sources, the attack was so swift and severe that the child could not escape from the clutches of the canines. He succumbed to the injuries on the spot.

After receiving information, Jashipur Police reached the spot and has sent the body for post mortem.

Comments from family members and police could not be obtained.