Pradhan was employed as a laborer in the construction of Jagannath temple at Atharabanki Lakapada in Paradip town.
The construction of the temple is being undertaken by Jagannath Truck Owners Association.
At some point in the night, the mobile phone exploded killing him on the spot.
The exact time of the blast or model of the phone is unknown.
At the time of the explosion, the machine had been plugged into a power socket.
On checking the room, they found Pradhan dead with his face and parts of body charred.
Fortunately, the explosion did not cause any damage to the building or to any other things.
The Jagatsinghpur police rushed to the site in the morning and sent the body to a hospital for post-mortem.
We have registered a UD (Unnatural Death) case.
We have also sent the scientific team on the spot.
We will take action after the doctors report.
Whether it was accidental or it was foul play can be clarified after the detailed report comes.
Lately, several instances of mobile phone explosions have come to light.
source: www.techworm.net
