According to the road transport ministry, the Centre for Fire, Explosive, and Environmental Safety (CFEES) has been tasked with investigating the circumstances surrounding the occurrence and recommending remedial actions.

In the first electronic vehicle recall in India, Okinawa Autotech, an electric scooter maker announced on Saturday that it is recalling 3,215 units of its Praise Pro scooters to assess and remedy any battery issues with immediate effect.

“The batteries will be checked for loose connectors or any damage and be repaired free of charge at any of the Okinawa authorised dealerships pan India,” said the automaker.