A seven-year-old girl passed away, and her two older brothers fell seriously ill after suspected food poisoning in Rajouri district.

A seven-year-old girl died, and her two older brothers fell ill due to suspected food poisoning in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday, according to officials. This incident marks the second case of food poisoning in the area in just five days. On Sunday, a man and his three children also died under similar circumstances. The officials reported that the three siblings were brought to Kotranka Civil Hospital from Badhal village in Khawas, where the young girl passed away. Her two brothers, aged 9 and 11, were transferred to the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital for specialized care.

Rajouri Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma visited the GMC hospital to check on the children’s condition and assured the family of all necessary support and assistance.