Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Specially-abled teacher dies in e-tricycle battery explosion
A specially-abled teacher named Sunil Kumar Lokhande, also known as Guddu, died in a tragic accident.
He was riding an electric tricycle that was given to him by the local government.
The tricycle's battery exploded and caught fire, which sadly burned Sunil very badly.
People nearby tried to help, but it was too late.
Sunil was an engineering graduate and taught students to earn a living.
The incident happened in the evening near a square in Sarni town, in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
A specially-abled teacher named Sunil Kumar Lokhande died in an e-tricycle battery explosion in Betul district, Madhya Pradesh.
The incident occurred around 8 pm near Jai Stambh square in Sarni town.
Sunil was an engineering graduate who earned a living by providing tuition to students.
The e-tricycle was provided to Sunil by the municipality under the government's Swanidhi scheme about two years ago.
People tried to douse the flames, but Sunil was fatally burned and died.
- Who
- Sunil Kumar Lokhande alias Guddu, a specially-abled teacher and engineering graduate
- What
- Death due to an e-tricycle battery explosion and subsequent fire
- When
- Around 8 pm
- Where
- Near Jai Stambh square, Sarni town, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The e-tricycle's battery exploded, causing a fire that engulfed the victim
- Victim's Name
- Sunil Kumar Lokhande alias Guddu
- Location
- Sarni town, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh
- Time of Incident
- Around 8 pm
- Cause of Death
- E-tricycle battery explosion and subsequent fire
- Victim's Profession
- Teacher providing tuition to students
- E-tricycle Provision
- Provided by the municipality under the Swanidhi scheme