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Mobile phone explodes at Gwalior clinic, causing panic among patients

A patient's mobile phone suddenly burst into flames at a pediatric skin clinic in Gwalior on Monday, triggering chaos among staff and other patients. Newborns and other patients were present in the facility at the time of the incident.

LSN India · 2 November 2026

Mobile phone explodes at Gwalior clinic, causing panic among patients

A mobile phone exploded at Drishti Skin and Child Clinic in Gwalior, sending staff and patients into panic. The device burst suddenly during a patient's visit, with flames emerging immediately following the blast. The incident occurred while the clinic was operating with several patients present, including newborn infants receiving treatment. Emergency protocols were activated following the explosion. Authorities are investigating the cause of the device failure. Such incidents involving lithium-ion batteries in mobile phones, though rare, have been reported periodically across India. The clinic continued operations after the incident, with no immediate reports of injuries. Officials said they are examining the mobile phone to determine what caused the unexpected failure.