A Muzaffarnagar motorcyclist died after his mobile phone battery reportedly exploded during his journey. Police are awaiting the post-mortem report to establish the exact cause of death.
The news of Antal’s death left his family devastated. (Credits: Sandeep Saini)
Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh,Oct 21, 2026 11:01 IST
A 40-year-old man died in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar after his mobile phone battery reportedly exploded while he was riding a motorcycle, causing him to fall on the road and suffer serious injuries.
The incident took place near the city on Monday evening.
The deceased, identified as Vikas Antal, was a resident of Rahmatpur village and worked as a token attendant at Uttam Sugar Mill in Khaikheri. He is survived by his elderly parents, wife and two children, a six-year-old daughter and a three-year-old son.
According to information provided by his neighbour, Shailendra Kumar, Antal was returning to his village after dropping his mother at his maternal relatives’ home in Majra village when the incident occurred.
His mobile phone battery reportedly exploded while he was riding the motorcycle near Vahlana Chowk. The impact caused him to lose control and fall on the road, leaving him seriously injured.
Police personnel present in the area rushed Antal to the district hospital for treatment. His family later shifted him to Arogya Hospital for further medical care. However, he died at the private hospital after receiving initial treatment.
Khalapar police station in-charge Vijay Singh said the rider fell after the mobile phone battery exploded and suffered a serious head injury. He added that the exact cause of death would be established after the post-mortem examination report is received.
FAMILY MOURNS LOSS
The news of Antal’s death left his family devastated. His elderly parents and wife were inconsolable, while the death of their father has left his two young children without parental support. His body was brought back to the village on Tuesday, prompting grief among residents.
Kumar described Antal as a well-behaved person and said he shared a close relationship with him. He also expressed condolences to the bereaved family.
The incident has drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding the reported battery explosion. However, the precise cause of the explosion and the sequence of events leading to Antal’s death remain subject to further confirmation.
Following the incident, Yashika Chauhan, wife of local MP Chandan Chauhan, visited the bereaved family. She met Antal’s father and other relatives, offered her condolences and assured them of all possible assistance.
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With inputs from Sandeep Saini