Tragic Lightning Strike Claims Lives of Two Girls

In a tragic incident, two young girls were killed and a boy was injured after a sudden lightning strike while they gathered mangoes in Chauna village. The incident unfolded during a storm on Saturday evening.

According to Station House Officer Dinnu Prasad Yadav, Archana, aged nine, and Astha, aged eight, died instantly when the lightning struck them under a tree. The storm had knocked down mangoes, attracting the children to the scene.

Harsh, a 12-year-old boy, was injured as he stood nearby. He is currently receiving treatment at the Babhani community health centre. The deceased's bodies have been sent for post-mortem, informed SHO Yadav.

(With inputs from agencies.)