An 18-year-old boy died after accidentally shooting himself while playing the popular mobile game PUBG in Lahore on Thursday evening. The incident underscores the risks associated with firearms and gaming.
Local police report that Yahya Khurshid, from Nawab Town, Lahore, was passionate about PUBG.
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Preliminary findings indicate that he brought his father’s pistol into his room and, while focused on the game, the weapon accidentally discharged, resulting in a fatal shot.
Authorities are collecting evidence and investigating the incident to understand how it happened and if any external factors played a role.
Yahya’s body has been sent to Jinnah Hospital for a post-mortem to determine the precise cause of death, which will help in the investigation.
