Accident / Is Your Hot Water Bag Safe? Pune Engineer’s Fatal Mistake Reveals All

Pune, Oct 10: A tragic incident in Maharashtra has highlighted the dangers of using electric hot water bags. A 30‑year‑old IT engineer, Rohan Kubadi, was found dead in his rented flat in Somnath Nagar, Vadgaon Sheri, after reportedly suffering an electric shock while using the device.

Rohan, who had been living alone for the past three months, placed the hot water bag under his back while sleeping.

Two days later, neighbours noticed a foul smell coming from his apartment. After repeated phone calls went unanswered, the landlord opened the door and discovered Rohan’s lifeless body on the bed.

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Police from Chandannagar station arrived at the scene and began an investigation. Preliminary findings suggest that the electric hot water bag malfunctioned, leading to electrocution. Officers suspect a technical fault in the device may have caused it to short‑circuit while in use.

The incident has raised alarm over the growing use of electric hot water bags, which many people rely on for relief from back, abdominal, and muscle pain, as well as to keep warm during winter.

While doctors acknowledge that hot compresses can ease muscle tension and provide comfort, they also warn that electric devices must be used with extreme caution.

Experts advise checking the quality of such products, avoiding prolonged use, and never sleeping with the device directly under the body. The tragic death of Rohan Kubadi serves as a reminder that convenience should not come at the cost of safety. Further investigation is underway.