President Abdul Hamid on Tuesday expressed deep shock over the casualties in an explosion in the capital's Gulistan area.

In a condolence message, the president prayed for the salvation of the departed souls and conveyed his deepest sympathies to the bereaved families. 

The president also wished speedy recovery of the injured.

A massive blast in a building in the capital’s Gulistan area left 15 people dead and over 60 injured on Tuesday.