CHHINDWARA :
IN A shocking incident, a 9-
year-old boy suffered major
injuries after a mobile phone
exploded in his hand.
The incident occurred in
the village of Kalkoti Dewari
in the Chaurai area of the
Chhindwara district.
Father of the boy, Hardyal
Singh, said he and his wife
were working in the fields
when the incident occurred.
He said that he was at
home with his friends,
watching cartoons on mobile
phone that was plugged in
for charging, and the device
exploded, causing serious
injuries to his hand and
thigh.
“We were in the fields
when the neighbour told us
about the accident, after
which we came running.
After examining him, the
doctor referred him to a hospital in Chhindwara. He has
injuries on both his hands
and thighs. Another child
was injured and was treated
at a local hospital,” he said.
After treatment, the boy
was shifted to the surgical
ward, and he is in stable condition now, said Dr Anurag
Vishkarma, District Hospital
Chhindwara.
“After first aid, he has been
shifted to the surgical ward.
His condition is stable now.
He has suffered deep injuries
in his legs and hands,”
Vishwakarma told ANI.