A little boy lost three fingers after a mobile phone exploded in his hand in India.

V Jagan Achari's right hand was left horrifically disfigured after the accident in the village of Pendekal, Kurnool District, in the northeastern state of Andhra Pradesh.

The youngster had been listening to music on a Chinese-made device while it was charging, according to local media reports.

The Kechaoda handset reportedly heated up before exploding in the boy's hand.

V Jagan Achari's right hand was left horrifically disfigured after the accident in India

The youngster had been listening to music on a Chinese-made device while it was charging

Jagan's father V Maddilety Achari came running after hearing his son's screams.

After seeing his injuries, he took him to Pathikonda Government Hospital and he was later referred to the Kurnool General Hospital.

In pictures, three of the fingers on Jagan's right hand appear to have been seriously injured - while a forth seems to have been ripped from its socket.

He also suffered burns to his stomach, but is said to be in a stable condition, according to local media reports.

The Chinese-made handset (pictured) reportedly heated up before exploding in the boy's hand

The youngster also suffered burns to his stomach, but is said to be in a stable condition

After seeing his injuries, the boy's father took him to Pathikonda Government Hospital and he was later referred to the Kurnool General Hospital

Doctors are reportedly considering using surgery to reattach the youngster's fingers to his hand.

'I was listening to music on my mother's phone while sitting on the bed,' Jagan told doctors.

'Suddenly, the phone burst into pieces, making a huge sound. My fingers too were blown in the air.'

In pictures, three of the fingers on Jagan's right hand appear to have been seriously injured

'I was listening to music on my mother's phone while sitting on the bed,' Jagan told doctors