Faisalabad: ‘wrong injection’ claims life of one-month-old child, doctor held

FAISALABAD: In Faisalabad, police have arrested a doctor who administered a wrongful injection to a one-month-old child, leading to the tragic loss of the infant’s life during a circumcision procedure.

Details reveal that Nazia, wife of Shahnawaz from Chak No 232 Baway Wala, Faisalabad, brought her one-month-old son, Hussain Ali, to the clinic of Dr Abdul Ghaffar on Street 8, Muzaffar Colony, for circumcision. Regrettably, the doctor mistakenly administered the wrong injection, resulting in a deterioration of the infant’s health.

In response to the critical condition, Shahnawaz rushed the child to Children’s Hospital, where medical professionals confirmed the tragic passing of the infant.

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The Station House Officer (SHO) of Samanabad took prompt action by apprehending Dr Abdul Ghaffar. A case has been registered, and an investigation into the incident has been initiated.

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