LODHRAN: An eight‑year‑old student, Ayan Asif, passed away after reportedly eating poisonous food at a local seminary, while seven other students remain under treatment at the district hospital.
According to details, 10 students of Madrassa Tafheem‑ul‑Quran in Lodhran fell ill after consuming allegedly contaminated food. They were rushed to the district hospital for treatment.
Due to his critical condition, Ayan Asif was referred to Bahawal Victoria Hospital in Bahawalpur but could not survive. Ayan, a resident of Bandra Pulli in Bahawalpur, had enrolled in the seminary to memorise the Quran.
Police teams, including DSP Abid Hussain Bhulla, visited the seminary and launched an initial inquiry. Meanwhile, the Food Authority collected food and water samples from the seminary and sent them for laboratory testing.
Authorities said a case will be registered against those found responsible, and strict legal action will follow after the investigation.
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Hospital sources confirmed that out of nine affected children, two have been discharged in stable condition, while seven remain admitted and are under treatment.
It is worth noting that a similar incident occurred last month in Mandi Bahauddin, where three children died after allegedly consuming poisonous food at another seminary. Police reported that 11‑year‑old Shahzaib, 13‑year‑old Sufyan, and 14‑year‑old Ahsan were among the deceased, while another student was shifted to hospital in critical condition. According to police, all four children had eaten the same food before their health deteriorated, and investigations in that case are still ongoing.
