Tragedy Strikes: Lightning Claims Lives of Two Young Girls

A lightning strike killed two young girls and injured seven others in a village during light rain. The incident occurred at Majhgawan hamlet, involving Sadhana and Khushboo. The injured are receiving treatment and compensation has been announced for the victims by local authorities.

In a tragic incident on Wednesday afternoon, two young girls lost their lives and seven other villagers were injured when lightning struck during a light rainfall in Majhgawan hamlet at Nanda village, according to the local police.

The lightning claimed the lives of nine-year-old Sadhana and ten-year-old Khushboo as they played near a hand pump. Meanwhile, seven others, including a toddler, two teenagers, and a woman, suffered burn injuries under a nearby neem tree.

Authorities swiftly responded by providing urgent medical care and announcing financial compensation. Each bereaved family will receive Rs 4 lakh, while the injured will receive Rs 5,400 from the Disaster Relief Fund, as confirmed by Sub-divisional magistrate Sanjeev Kumar Yadav.