Lightning strikes kill six in Kishoreganj, Habiganj

At least six people, including children and women, have died in lightning strikes in Kishoreganj and Habiganj during the thunderstorms.

Habiganj CorrespondentKishoreganj and bdnews24.com
Published : 22 April 2018, 09:02 PM
Updated : 22 April 2018, 09:02 PM

The deceased have been identified as Abdur Rashid, 35, Towhid Mian, 27,  Rupchan Akter, 60, Nuful Mian, 45, Apan Mian, 35, and Moyeen Uddin, 12.

Saifur Rahman, the OC of Bajitpur Police Station, said Rashid and Towhid were working in the field on Sunday afternoon and died on the spot.

OC Alamgir Hossain of Mithamain Police Station said Rupchan died while working on the premises of her home.

Inspector of Habiganj’s Lakhai Police Station Dewan Md Nurul Islam said lightning straikes claimed the lives of Nuful and Apan died while they were working in the field.

Baniachong Police Station OC Md Muzammel Huq said Moyeen Uddin lost his life while playing in a playground near his home.