2 siblings in Gazipur die of 'food poisoning' |
Two siblings died reportedly from food poisoning at Salna in Gazipur city on Sunday. The deceased were Ashamoni, 6 and her sister Alifa Akter, one and a half-month old. Both were the daughters of Ashraful Islam in the area. Ehtesham, sub-inspector of Sadar Police Station, said father of the children Ashraful on Sunday morning bought a cake and some patties from a shop, owned by one Saiful, adjacent to their house. After having the food, Ashamoni, Alifa and a six-month old baby Siam, son of a neighbour, fell sick. They were taken to Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Medical College and Hospital where on-duty doctors declared Ashamoni and Alifa dead on arrival. The official said police suspected that the two children might have died due to food poisoning. NY |