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20 children hospitalized after eating tainted ice cream in Quetta

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QUETTA: At least 20 children were hospitalized after consuming tainted ice cream, according to media reports.

Dr. Abdul Hadi, Medical Superintendent of Quetta’s Civil Hospital, said that the children were unconscious when they arrived in the hospital.

The children hail from the neighborhoods of Kachi Bagh, Qambarani Road, and Bashir Chowk.

The preliminary reports suggested the children had eaten ice cream that was harmful to their health.

Following initial treatment, eight children were discharged, while twelve remain in the hospital for monitoring. Fortunately, none of the kids are in serious condition, he explained.

Meanwhile, police are currently searching for the ice cream seller after receiving complaints from the parents of the ill kids.

Digital Desk

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