Tragedy Strikes: Lightning Kills Two Shepherds in Madhya Pradesh

Two shepherds, Ram Lal and Lambu Singh, were killed by a lightning strike in Madhya Pradesh's Dindori district. The incident occurred in Sarangpur village when they took shelter under a tree during a rainstorm. Police have registered the case as an accidental death.

In a tragic incident, two shepherds lost their lives to a lightning strike in Madhya Pradesh's Dindori district, as reported by local authorities on Wednesday.

The fatal event unfolded on Tuesday evening in Sarangpur village within the Mehadwani block, according to a police official.

Victims Ram Lal, aged 59, and Lambu Singh, aged 14, had sought refuge beneath a tree during a rainstorm, when they were suddenly struck by lightning, leading to their instantaneous demise, confirmed police officer Shivlal Markam. The authorities have recorded the incident as an accidental death.

(With inputs from agencies.)