BANNU: Five children were hospitalised due to food poisoning in Mamashkhel area of Bannu on Sunday.
Hospital sources said that several children fell ill after eating food at a madressah.
Five of them were hospitalised due to food poisoning, however, their condition was said to be stable after they were given necessary medical care.
Taking notice of the incident, Bannu Deputy Commissioner Ziaur Rehman Khattak ordered an inquiry into the matter.
He directed the relevant authorities to ensure the provision of the best possible medical facilities to the children and conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
Published in Dawn, November 2nd, 2026
