Tragic Lightning Strike Claims Lives in Jharkhand

A lightning strike in Jharkhand's Latehar district has claimed four lives and seriously injured two others. The incident occurred in Orsapath village, as locals sought shelter from rain. Two children were also killed by lightning in Giridih district the previous day.

A devastating lightning strike in Jharkhand's Latehar district resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left two others seriously injured, according to local police.

The tragic event took place in Orsapath village, located within the Mahuadanr police station area, approximately 180 km from Ranchi, during a rainstorm.

As 13 people worked on fencing a garden, they sought refuge under a culvert amid the downpour when the lightning struck nearby. Those injured were rushed to Mahuadanr community health centre, where four were pronounced dead, Dr Ravi Bhagat reported.

(With inputs from agencies.)