Health

Three family members die from food poisoning in Arifwala

Published by
Web Desk

PAKPATTAN: A tragic incident took place in Arifwala’s 27/EB village, where three members of the same family died after consuming poisonous food.

The victims include Muhammad Ramzan, his wife Sakeena Bibi and their son Ali Usman.

The condition of two children Ali Irfan and Maham is critical and they are currently undergoing treatment at the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital.

According to the details, the family had prepared a dish using chicken feet (panja), after which all five people started showing severe symptoms of poisoning. They were immediately shifted to the hospital. However, the husband, wife and their son died on reaching the hospital.

Medical teams including the Deputy District Health Officer (DDHO) reached the hospital and collected food samples for laboratory testing to determine the cause of the poisoning.

Further investigations are underway.

Web Desk

Recent Posts

Motorway police foil Rs220 Million Cigarette smuggling bid, seize 11 trucks

ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) foiled an attempt to smuggle non-customs-paid cigarettes…

25 minutes ago

PDMA issues flood alert after rise in river levels

LAHORE: Due to monsoon rains, an increase in water flow has been recorded in various…

1 hour ago

Famous actress Kaylee Hottle dies at 18 after tragic car accident

ANNAPOLIS: Famous Godzilla film actress Kaylee Hottle died at the age of 18 in a…

1 hour ago

Gold prices per tola gains Rs4,600 in Pakistan

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan continued their upward trend on Wednesday, following another strong gain…

2 hours ago

Rain forecast issued for parts of Pakistan

LAHORE: The Meteorological Department has predicted that rains will continue in different parts of the…

4 hours ago

Steel (Saria) Prices in Pakistan Today – July 22, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Steel (saria) prices in Pakistan remained stable on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with rates…

5 hours ago