FAISALABAD:A young boy died of asphyxiation in his house here in the area of Dijkot police station late Sunday.
According to police spokesman, a boy struck a match stick and furniture caught fire in the house in chak 265-RB. Later, the fire engulfed the entire surroundings and filled the house with smoke.
As a result, 14-year-old Muhammad Waleed fell unconscious and died on the spot before receiving any kind of medical assistance.
The police took the body into its custody and started investigation.