A two-year-old boy has died and a three-year-old remains in critical condition after allegedly consuming contaminated raw milk in Lahore’s Nishtar Colony, police said on Tuesday.
According to SP Model Town Asad Ali, both children were rushed to General Hospital for medical treatment. Two-year-old Faizan succumbed to his condition, while three-year-old Zain is still under treatment.
Parents Bought Raw Milk From Local Vendor
Police officials said the children’s parents had purchased raw milk from a local vendor and fed it to the children before they fell ill.
Following the incident, police took two milk sellers into custody and collected evidence for further investigation.
Forensic Experts and Food Department Called In
Forensic experts have been called in to assist with the investigation, while the Food Department is also being contacted to examine samples of the milk.
Authorities said the exact cause of the children’s death and illness would be determined once medical reports and laboratory test results become available.
Investigation Underway
- Two-year-old Faizan died after allegedly consuming contaminated milk.
- Three-year-old Zain remains under treatment at General Hospital.
- Two milk sellers have been taken into custody.
- Forensic experts are assisting the investigation.
- Milk samples are being examined by the Food Department.
The case has raised fresh concerns over the safety of raw milk sold by local vendors, with authorities awaiting laboratory results to confirm the cause of the tragedy.
