Three people were killed in separate lightning strikes in Char Mohonpur, Boherampur and Baroghoria areas under Sadar upazila of Chapainawabganj on Tuesday.
The deceased were identified as Khairul Islam, son of Meghu Mondal of Char Mohonpur village in Sadar upazila; Jalal Ali of Hothatpara village in Ranihati union; and Tasbur Ali, son of Bisharat Ali of Uttar Sundarpur village in Noyalavanga union under Shibganj upazila.
Quoting locals, Officer-in-Charge of Chapainawabganj Sadar Model Police Station Motiur Rahman said Khairul was struck by lightning while harvesting paddy in a field in Char Mohonpur area.
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Around the same time, Jalal Ali and Tasbur Ali were hit by lightning and died on the spot while returning home with their cattle in Boherampur and Baroghoria areas. Three cows were also killed in the strikes.
Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Tasmina Khatun said that the upazila administration will provide financial assistance to the families of the deceased.