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Dallas County releases autopsy report for Afghan asylum seeker who died in ICE custody in March
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk Andrew Schneider , as published by Houston Public Media
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the autopsy report and Paktiawal's death can be found through Houston Public Media, the source of this information.
An autopsy report has been released for Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, a 41-year-old Afghan asylum seeker. The report details the cause of his death, which occurred in ICE custody in March. The combination of factors that led to his death includes anaphylaxis and acute asthma exacerbation.
Additionally, the toxic effects of methamphetamine were also a contributing factor. Further details about the autopsy report and Paktiawal's death can be found through Houston Public Media, the source of this information.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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