A minor boy sustained critical injuries when a mobile phone battery exploded at Malpada village of Paikmal block in the district on Saturday. The victim, identified as Pabitra Bhoi (12), was initially admitted to the Nuapada Government Hospital and later was shifted to the VIMSAR, Burla.
The mishap took place while Pabitra was playing with the mobile phone. He sustained grievous injuries on his palm.