Pakistan contaminated sweets kill 23

At least 23 people have died from eating contaminated sweets in central Pakistan, police say. The deaths began last week after a man in Punjab province bought the treats to celebrate the birth of his son. He and 11 other relatives are among the dead – in all 77 people were affected. Five remain in […]

At least 23 people have died from eating contaminated sweets in central Pakistan, police say.
The deaths began last week after a man in Punjab province bought the treats to celebrate the birth of his son.
He and 11 other relatives are among the dead – in all 77 people were affected. Five remain in a serious condition.
Police have arrested two owners of a local sweetshop and one of their employees while the source of the contamination is investigated.