Two children Siblings died in Lahore when they ate poor-quality noodles, police said. The kids were named Maryam and Rafay and were aged 11 and nine, respectively. Their mother had bought them from a market in Baghbanpura for 30 rupees each.
Events Leading to the Tragedy
As per the police, the mother arranged the noodles at home and served them to her kids. Soon after consuming the noodles, the two youngsters turned out to be basically sick. Unfortunately, Maryam passed away at home, while Rafay succumbed to his condition after being taken to the hospital.
Parental Decision and Police Action
The police mentioned that the parents of the deceased children declined to file a formal complaint. Despite this, the police have initiated further legal proceedings to investigate the matter thoroughly. This investigation aims to determine the source of the substandard noodles and hold the responsible parties accountable.
Another Incident in Kasur
In another distressing event, a mother of six children was subjected to a heinous crime in the Allahabad area of Kasur.
Details of the Assault
The FIR states that the woman went to the fields for work, where three men, identified as Rizwan, Salman, and Manzoor, held her at gunpoint and assaulted her. The perpetrators reportedly filmed the assault on their mobile phones during the incident. This act of recording the crime adds another layer of trauma for the victim and indicates a deliberate plan by the assailants.
Allegations Against the Police
The influential wrongdoers are protected by the police, according to the husband of the victim. He also said that no medical examination was carried out on her wife and that the relevant section concerning sexual assault was not included in the FIR. These allegations have serious implications for local policing and commitment toward justice for victims.
Public Health and Safety
The case with second-rate noodles raises major concerns about public health and safety. It shows that tighter rules on food safety and their implementation are needed to avoid similar incidents happening again. The quality of food items should be ensured so that the existence of buyers, especially those who are weak, can be protected.
Dealing with Sexual Violence
The incident at Kasur is indicative of the wider problem around sexual violence and the difficulties encountered by survivors while seeking legal redress. It, therefore, requires all law enforcement agencies to treat such matters delicately but seriously, too. Additionally, it underscores the need for holding culprits accountable regardless of their societal status or connections.
