Two-year-old dies after drinking toxic milk in Lahore, shopkeeper arrested

The incident took place in the Nishter Colony area, where two children reportedly became seriously ill after drinking milk purchased from a local shop by their father.

Two-year-old Faizan dies, another child fights for life

The deceased child was identified as two-year-old Faizan, while three-year-old Zain Ali was admitted to General Hospital in critical condition. Both children were taken to the hospital after their health deteriorated following milk consumption.

Father suspects toxic substance in milk

According to the spokesperson for the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations, the children’s father had purchased the milk from a nearby shop. He suspected that a poisonous substance might have been mixed into the milk, although this has not yet been confirmed.

Police arrest milk seller

Nishter Colony police took immediate action after receiving information about the incident and arrested the shopkeeper who allegedly sold the milk. Investigators are questioning the suspect and examining all aspects of the case.

Medical and forensic reports to determine the cause

Police said the presence of any poisonous substance in the milk would be determined through medical and forensic reports. The findings are expected to help establish what caused the children to fall ill.

DIG Operations Faisal Kamran said the incident would be fully investigated and legal action would be taken against those found responsible. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspected contamination has not yet been established through official test results.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of milk sold by local shops and the need for proper food safety checks. However, the actual cause of the children’s condition must be confirmed through laboratory reports before anyone is held responsible.

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