15-year-old boy drowns in pool
A 15-year-old expat boy fell into a swimming pool and drowned yesterday in Hamad Town. The boy identified as Abrar Shabbir, a Pakistani national, was attending a party with relatives and friends when the accident happened.
Sources said Abrar fell into the pool while everyone were busy enjoying the party. “He screamed for help after falling into the pool. Some relatives dived into the pool but failed to rescue Abrar.” Abrar, who had come to the Kingdom to spent his summer holidays, was supposed to return to Pakistan today.
Police and ambulance arrived instantly and the boy was rushed to a hospital where he was declared dead. The Ministry of Interior confirmed the incident on its Twitter handle. “A 15 years old Asian boy drowned in a swimming pool in Malkiya,” it said. A probe is on into the incident.
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