MUZAFFARGARH: Two more people died from complications after allegedly consuming poisonous lassi in Tehsil Alipur’s neighbourhood Lashari, bringing the number of dead up to 15 on Tuesday.
A seven-year-old girl was the latest to succumb to the illness while under treatment at Nishtar Hospital Multan. Twelve others among the affected remain under medical supervision.
Police said that Aasia, a 20-year old woman, conspired with another man Shahid and his aunt Zarina Mai to kill the members of her husband’s family.
According to reports, Aasia poisoned a container of milk that her husband Amjad was going to consume. However, Amjad did not drink the poisoned milk, which was instead used by Aasia’s mother-in-law to make lassi. The lassi was subsequently consumed by many members of the family – and resulted in the death of 15 people.
The accused, however, denied all allegations levelled against her before the media.
Aasia, Shahid and Zarina Mai were presented at the Anti-Terrorism Court in DG Khan later on Tuesday and were sent to police custody for a 14-day physical remand.