Earlier this month, seven individuals have been killed and three others have been injured after they have been struck by lightning in (*8*) Baloda Bazar.
8 individuals, including 6 youngsters, have been killed in a lightning strike in the Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh, mentioned an official on Monday. Sharing particulars in regards to the incident, District Collector Sanjay Agarwal mentioned, “The lightning struck the eight people in the Joratarai village during rains. The six students who were returning to their homes back from school and the three other people took shelter under a shed below a tree.”
“At this time, the lightning struck them, and all 8 people, including 6 children, died. Officials reached the spot and shifted all to the hospital. One person sustained injuries in the incident,” mentioned Agarwal.
Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai reacted to the incident and mentioned, “Everything is in our knowledge, and the government is taking immediate action on it. The 8 deceased also include schoolchildren. Our officials have reached there immediately and relief funds are being provided immediately.”
Earlier this month, seven individuals have been killed and three others have been injured after they have been struck by lightning in (*8*) Baloda Bazar. As per Additional Superintendent of Police, Baloda Bazar, Abhishek Singh, the incident occurred after they have been getting back from the sphere, and following the heavy rainfall, they took shelter below a tree. The incident occurred in Mohtara village.
The deceased have been recognized as Mukesh (20), Tankar (30), Santosh (40), Thaneshwar (18), Pokhraj (38), Dev (22) and Vijay (23) whereas Vishambar, Bittu Sahu, and Chetan Sahu have been injured in the incident.
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