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E-Scooter Tragedy: Mother Dies After Daughter's Fatal Fire
6 Sep
Summary
- Mother succumbed to burn injuries five days after her daughter died.
- An e-scooter purchased ten days prior exploded, causing the fatal fire.
- Showroom owner booked for causing death by negligent act.
Tragedy struck Ratlam when a 36-year-old Anganwadi worker, Bindukuwar, died from burn injuries on Saturday, September 6, 2026. This occurred five days after her 16-year-old daughter, Antim, passed away following a devastating house fire. The incident on August 19, 2026, began when an e-scooter, recently purchased for Rs 85,000, exploded inside their Vindhyavasini Colony home.
Bindukuwar and her two daughters were asleep when the e-scooter battery ignited, engulfing the room in flames. Neighbours rescued the three, but Bindukuwar and Antim sustained severe burns. They were initially treated at Ratlam Medical College before being transferred to Indore. Antim died on Tuesday, September 2, 2026, while Bindukuwar passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2026, during treatment.
Following a complaint from the family, police registered a case against Sonu Vyas, the owner of Balaji Communication showroom, under section 106 (1) of the BNS for causing death by negligence. The fire completely destroyed the house's interior, including fans, a cooler, and the PVC ceiling.
