
The fire engulfed the entire store and spread to the e-bikes parked in front of the store. | Photo credit: Special arrangement
A 36-year-old mechanic escaped unhurt after a battery exploded at a battery repair shop in Navalpur village near Ranipet town. The explosion started a fire and destroyed at least seven e-bikes.
Police said mechanic R. Gopal was checking the condition of batteries at the shop when the blast occurred.
Published – 25 April 2026 22:50 IST





