A tragic gas explosion claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy in the Pushtunabad area of Quetta on Friday.

According to police, a gas leakage led to an explosion at a home in Khan Shaheed Chowk, Pushtunabad. The incident resulted in the death of the young victim, Abaseen Khan, son of Watun Gran Achakzai.

Following the explosion, the body was taken to Sandeman Provincial Hospital Quetta before being returned to the family after completing necessary medico-legal procedures.

The unfortunate event has left the victim’s family in mourning. Authorities from Police Station Pushtunabad were actively investigating the incident.