Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Chandigarh

Man dies after electric scooter battery explodes while charging in Haryana

IANS | January 13, 2026 04:52 PM

CHANDIGARH: A 55-year-old man died after the battery of his electric scooter exploded while it was being charged at his residence in Narnaul, Haryana, officials said on Tuesday.

The explosion, which took place on Monday night, triggered a massive fire that gutted a large portion of his house and destroyed most of his belongings.

The deceased has been identified as Shiv Kumar, a resident of Barkoda village who had been living in a self-constructed house in Ramnagar Colony, Narnaul.

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