14-year-old boy dies in freak battery explosion at home in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district
A 14-year-old student died following a freak explosion of a dry-cell battery at his home in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. Local police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the accident.
Why it matters
The incident serves as a tragic reminder of the potential dangers associated with improper handling of household electronic components.
A 14-year-old boy died of injuries after a dry-cell battery exploded at his house in Gudem village of Chintalamanepalli mandal of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district on Wednesday, police said.
The deceased was identified as Lokesh, a Class VIII student of the Zilla Parishad High School in Gudem.
The incident occurred while the boy was reportedly playing with a used battery at home while his parents were away at a nearby farm.
The battery suddenly exploded, leaving him critically injured. Neighbours rushed to the house after hearing his screams and alerted his parents.
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