7-year-old boy dies after drinking poisoned tea in Lahore

A seven-year-old boy died after allegedly drinking poisoned tea in Lahore, while his aunt is in critical condition.

Police have taken the boy’s maternal grandparents and father into custody for questioning. According to police, the boy, Faisal Ali, who belonged to Kasur, had come with his mother to his maternal grandfather’s house.

After drinking the tea, the boy’s paternal aunt fell ill. The child also drank from the same tea, following which both lost consciousness.

They were rushed to hospital, where the boy died. The woman is being treated in critical condition at General Hospital. The boy’s body has been shifted to Mayo Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

Following the incident, the area SHO reached the scene with police personnel and collected evidence. Police took the maternal grandfather, Javed, his wife and the boy’s father into custody and recorded statements from family members.

Police said initial investigations suggested that a poisonous substance may have been mixed into the tea. A team from the Punjab Forensic Science Agency has also been called in to assist with the investigation.

SP Cantt Usman Aziz Mir said all aspects of the incident were being investigated and no possibility would be overlooked. He said those found responsible would be dealt with in accordance with the law.