Umaria (MP): A 28-year-old man died in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh after a power bank-like device he found on a road exploded when he connected his mobile phone to it for charging, police said on Saturday.

The incident occurred at Chaprod village on Friday, police said, adding that whether it was a power bank or any other electronic device is being confirmed.

"The deceased, Ram Sahil Pal, found the device lying on a road while he was going to his farm located under Manpur police station area on Friday," Sub Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Bharti Jat said.

After returning home later, Pal plugged his mobile into the device at his neighbour's place. However, it exploded and he died on the spot, according to the statements of the local residents, she added.

"We have sent the device to a forensic science laboratory to confirm whether it was a power bank or any other electronic device," she said.

Investigation conducted so far has revealed that it was not an explosive, Jat said.

A case has been registered in this connection, she said.

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Mangaluru: Senior Financial Controller of Zayed Foundation in UAE, Abdulla Madumoole has been appointed President of SDM College Ujire Global Alumni Association.

The new Executive Committee elected Abdulla Madumoole as the President while Dr. Yashowarma was made Honorary President. Rajesha Bengrodi of Dubai is the new General Secretary of the committee while Dinesh Hegde –USA has been appointed the Vice President.

Among other office bearers are, Treasurer Roshan Pinto –Dubai, Secretary Kiran Kumar, Malaysia, and Secretary Information Technology Sharath Paligi – Germany.

Dr. Veerendra Heggade will be Patron of the SDMCU Global Alumni Association.

Mohammed Kutubuddin, Laxmikanth Muscat, Shruthi, Australia, Chetana Hegde Bahrain, Abdul Khadar Veerakamba are the new executive committee members of the association.

The association has lined up a series of activities that it will undertake to reach more alumni of the college and to organise webinars to connect with them.