A three-month-old child died at the Vehari District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital after his mother went missing from the ward for nearly 10 hours. Police are investigating a hospital security guard in connection with her disappearance.
The mother, who resides in Mustafa Abad in Karam Pur, brought her son to the Children’s Complex at the DHQ Hospital after the infant developed a fever. Doctors admitted the child to the ward to begin treatment.
Around midnight, the mother disappeared from the ward. Hospital attendants heard the child crying and searched for the mother but could not find her. Staff then contacted the police, who arrived at the premises to start an investigation.
During the initial inquiry, police focused on a hospital security guard identified as Kashif. The guard went missing from his duty at the same time the mother disappeared. Investigators alleged that the guard abducted the woman.
The infant died the following morning. Police have not yet determined if the death was caused by the child’s medical condition.
The mother returned to the hospital 10 hours after she went missing. By the time of her return, her son had died. Police officers recorded her statement and are investigating the circumstances of her absence.
The security guard has not been located. Police are searching for him and analyzing CCTV footage, mobile phone records, and location data to trace his movements during the 10 hours the woman was away.
According to hospital records, the mother had previously visited the same ward with her son for a check-up one month ago. Daniwal police stated that they are examining all elements of the case and will make the facts public after completing the investigation.
