Three killed in separate lightening strike in Sunamganj

Three people were killed in two separate
lightening strike in Dirai and Bishwamvarpur upazila of the district today.

The deceased were identified as Abdul Malek, 38, hailed from Dirai upazila,
Joinal Mia, 35, and Selim Mia, 25. They were the residents in Bishwamvarpur
upazila.

Abdul Malek died as lightning struck him when he was fishing in a Haor during
rain this morning. He died on the spot.

Officer-in-Charge of Dirai Thana Kazi Moktadir Hossain confirmed.

Besides, Joinal Mia and Selim Mia were injured in another lightning strike
this morning when removing sand in the River Dhopajan in Bishwamvarpur
upazila. They succumbed to their injuries on the way to Sunamganj Sadar
Hospital.

Officer-in-Charge of Siful Alam of Bishwamvarpur Thana confirmed. (BSS)