Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Dornakal MLA Escapes Vehicle Fire After Power Bank Explosion
A car carrying Dornakal MLA Jatoth Ramchander Naik caught fire near Chintapalli.
Reports say a power bank inside the car exploded.
The fire started while the MLA was travelling to a government celebration.
The MLA and other people quickly got out or were kept safe.
Staff acted quickly to control the flames.
One report says the driver had minor injuries.
Another report says nobody was hurt.
The MLA later travelled to the Collectorate in another vehicle.
Dornakal MLA Dr Jatoth Ramchander Naik was travelling to the District Collectorate for Praja Palana Day celebrations.
A power bank near the driver reportedly exploded near Chintapalli village, causing flames inside the vehicle.
Staff responded quickly and brought the minor fire under control, according to one report.
Ramchander Naik and other passengers escaped safely and the MLA continued in another vehicle.
Reports differ on whether the driver suffered minor injuries or whether nobody was injured.
- Who
- Dornakal MLA and Government Whip Dr Jatoth Ramchander Naik, his staff, driver and other passengers.
- What
- A power bank reportedly exploded inside the MLA’s vehicle, causing a minor fire.
- When
- Wednesday, according to one report; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Near Chintapalli village, while the vehicle was travelling toward the District Collectorate in Mahabubabad.
- Why
- The fire was reportedly triggered by the explosion of a power bank kept near the driver.
Report of Driver Injury
Report of No Injuries
Whether anyone was hurt
Report of Driver Injury
One report says the driver sustained minor injuries after the MLA and staff exited the burning vehicle.
Report of No Injuries
Another report says Dr Jatoth Ramchander Naik and everyone travelling in the vehicle were safe, with no injuries.
Nature of the incident
Report of Driver Injury
The first report describes flames spreading through the vehicle cabin after the power bank exploded and calls the escape averted tragedy.
Report of No Injuries
The second report characterizes it as a minor fire that staff quickly controlled before it became a major mishap.
- Person involved
- Dr Jatoth Ramchander Naik, Dornakal MLA and Government Whip
- Incident
- A minor fire broke out inside his vehicle
- Reported cause
- Explosion of a power bank near the driver
- Location
- Near Chintapalli village
- Destination
- District Collectorate for Praja Palana Day celebrations
- Response
- Staff brought the flames under control and the MLA continued in another vehicle
- Injury reports
- One article reports minor injuries to the driver; another says no one was injured
