Tragic Incident: Boy Dies in Suspected Pakistan Bomb Blast

Peshawar, Oct 31 (PTI) - A tragic incident unfolded in Pakistan's volatile Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where a 10-year-old boy lost his life and a man suffered injuries due to a suspected bomb explosion on Friday. The authorities have indicated that the blast likely occurred when an old hand grenade accidentally detonated within a house located in the Lashora area of Jamrud tehsil, Khyber district.

According to initial police investigations, the young boy encountered the grenade while playing near an abandoned property. Shortly after, the explosive device went off, claiming the boy’s life instantly. His uncle, who was nearby, sustained injuries from the blast and was subsequently taken to the hospital for medical treatment.

Family members revealed that the child was unaware of the imminent danger and was merely playing when the grenade exploded. In response to the incident, police officials, alongside the Bomb Disposal Squad, promptly arrived at the scene. Evidence has been gathered, and a thorough investigation is ongoing to ascertain the precise cause of the explosion.

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