Last Updated on November 9, 2026 by YeJahan
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LANDI KOTAL (Nov 9): Five children from the same family have died of a mysterious illness in the Qaziano Kalay area of Landi Kotal, while two others remain under treatment in Peshawar, police and district officials confirmed on Monday.
According to officials at the Bazaar Zakhakhel police station, six children suddenly fell unconscious at their home on Monday and were rushed toward the Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) in Peshawar. Four of the children died on the way to the hospital.
The deceased were identified as four-year-old Meena, three-year-old Marba, two-year-old Hanifullah, and one-year-old Salman. Police noted that another child from the same family, two-year-old Amna, had died under similar circumstances roughly a month ago, bringing the total number of fatalities to five. All the victims were under the age of five.
The two surviving children—three-year-old Shan and 18-month-old Salman—were admitted to HMC. While initial police reports described their condition as critical, the district administration later stated that both children are now stable.
Following the incident, the Assistant Commissioner of Landi Kotal visited HMC on the directives of the Deputy Commissioner to inquire after the children’s health and review their medical care.
Medical specialists at the Peshawar facility have ruled out poisoning after initial laboratory tests found no evidence of toxic ingestion. According to hospital data, the children’s calcium, magnesium, and coagulation (PT/INR) levels were normal, with hemoglobin recorded at 11.7 and platelets at 634.
To determine the exact cause of the illness, doctors have ordered blood cultures, CT scans, and further diagnostic screenings.
The father of one of the deceased children told officials that his son had suffered a similar episode of sudden unconsciousness a few months ago, though he had recovered following treatment at the time.
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Police said the immediate cause of the deaths remains unknown as medical teams continue their investigation. A medical team will soon visit the area to ascertain the cause of illness.
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