Redmi phone explodes in rider’s pocket on moving scooter:Clothes catch fire, leg burnt, skin peeled off in Panna

A mobile phone kept in the pocket of a young man riding a scooter suddenly exploded in Panna district of Madhya Pradesh. The phone’s battery burst, setting his clothes on fire. The youth suffered burns to his leg and skin injuries. He managed to save himself by jumping off the moving scooter. Mukesh Verma (25), a resident of Rani Bagh, said he was returning home from the market on his scooter at around 6:30 pm on Sunday. As he reached in front of the District Hospital, the mobile phone in his trouser pocket suddenly started heating up. Before he could understand what was happening, the device exploded with a loud blast. Saved life by jumping from moving scooty Eyewitness Rakesh Sharma said that instead of panicking after the fire broke out, Mukesh immediately jumped off the moving scooter onto the road. He then quickly pulled the burning phone out of his pocket and threw it onto the road. His presence of mind prevented the incident from turning more serious. See these 5 pictures Locals Extinguished the Fire People standing outside Panna District Hospital rushed to help after noticing the youth’s clothes on fire. They poured water on both Mukesh and the burning phone lying on the road. Their quick action helped prevent the fire from spreading further. Clothes Burnt, Foot Scorched Mukesh Verma’s clothes were damaged in the incident, while one of his legs suffered burn injuries. He was immediately taken to Panna District Hospital, where he received first aid treatment. Doctors said his condition is stable after initial medical care. Had Purchased the Mobile Four Years Ago Mukesh said the device that exploded was an MI Redmi Note 10S model. He had purchased the phone around four years ago for nearly ₹20,000. At the time of the incident, the phone was kept in his trouser pocket. Crowd Gathered After the Incident The incident outside the District Hospital attracted a large crowd. The sudden explosion and the sight of the youth’s clothes catching fire left many people shocked. The area witnessed brief chaos as onlookers gathered at the spot.