Toxic food kills four in Pakistan

New York Statesman (IANS) Sunday 5th February, 2012

Four people in Pakistan's port city of Karachi died after consuming poisonous food, Geo News reported.

The four, including a woman, were residents of Sohrab Goth area of the metropolis.

Police sources said 11 people were taken to hospital Sunday night after eating the poisonous food, and three died during treatment.

The report, however, did not specify as to how the food got poisoned or give details about the poison.

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