Bengaluru EV inferno: Deceased 25-yr-old accountant was supposed to celebrate her birthday tomorrow

In a heart-wrenching tragedy, a fire at an electric vehicle showroom in Rajajinagar claimed the life of 25-year-old Priya, who worked as an accountant at the store. The incident, reportedly caused by a short-circuit in an electric two-wheeler, engulfed the entire showroom in flames, leaving no chance for escape. Priya was preparing to celebrate her 26th birthday the following day (November 20) — a joyous occasion now forever marked by sorrow.

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Priya’s father, Armugam, shared with NewsFirst Prime his plans to celebrate his daughter's milestone. "I had gifted her new clothes for her birthday," he said, his voice cracking with grief. "This morning, she left for work at 10, promising to return by 7 PM. Now, it’s her lifeless body that is coming home."

The scene at the police station was heart-wrenching, as Armugam broke down, inconsolable at the news of his daughter’s death. Adding to the anguish, he alleged that the showroom's owner fled the scene without informing the family of the incident.

The blaze reduced the showroom and its contents to ashes within minutes, highlighting the tragic dangers linked to potential electrical faults in EVs. The loss of Priya serves as a sobering reminder of life’s fragility and the importance of stringent safety measures in all workplaces.