A five-year-old boy died and his father and elder brother fell seriously ill after drinking milk in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district, police said. The incident took place late Thursday night in the Khandari Garhi locality under the Hathras Gate police station area. According to the available information, Danish, 26, and his two sons suddenly developed vomiting after consuming milk. The family rushed all three to the district hospital, where doctors began treatment. However, the younger son, Anshu, aged five, died at around 1:30 am. Due to their critical condition, Danish and his six-year-old son, Soheb, were referred to Aligarh for further treatment.

Suspected Milk Contamination Under Investigation
The family had reportedly moved into a rented house in Khandari Garhi around eight days before the incident. The sudden illness of three family members after drinking milk has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident. Suspicions of possible contamination or adulteration have emerged, but authorities have not officially confirmed the cause. There is also no confirmed information indicating that the incident involved a deliberate act. Investigators are working to establish what led to the sudden deterioration in the family members’ health.

Police Await Post-Mortem Findings
Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the child’s death and the illness of the other two family members. According to the City Circle Officer, the child’s post-mortem examination is being conducted to help establish the cause of death. Officials said the findings of the examination and further investigation will be important in determining what happened. No written complaint had been received by the police at the time of the statement. Meanwhile, the family is mourning the death of the young child, while relatives remain concerned about the condition of Danish and his elder son.