Tragedy Strikes Mayurbhanj: Lightning Claims Two Lives

Two individuals, including one woman, tragically lost their lives due to a lightning strike while working in a paddy field in Mayurbhanj district's Singarpura village. The victims, Lachhman Murmu and Sakar Murmu, have been identified. Authorities have registered an unnatural death case.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Baripada | Updated: 17-08-2024 18:11 IST | Created: 17-08-2024 18:11 IST
Tragedy Strikes Mayurbhanj: Lightning Claims Two Lives
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In a tragic incident, two individuals, including a woman, succumbed to a lightning strike in Mayurbhanj district while working in a paddy field, as confirmed by local authorities.

The unfortunate event unfolded in the village of Singarpura, resulting in the deaths of Lachhman Murmu, aged 45, and Sakar Murmu, aged 40.

Inspector-in-Charge Tapan Pradhan from Baisinga police station reported that an unnatural death case has been officially registered in connection with the incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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