Mysterious illness kills five children in Khyber's Zakha Khel

Police and the district administration say seven children in Qazianu Kalay fainted on the same morning, and the cause of the illness is still unknown.

Five children from one family died in Qazianu Kalay, Bazar Zakha Khel, Khyber district; all were under five years old.

Seven children fainted on the morning of the incident; five died while being taken to Peshawar.

Two affected children are being treated at Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar.

Initial tests were reported clear, but the cause of the mysterious illness has not been confirmed.

Police said the investigation continues, and a medical team will inspect the village.

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