Four persons were killed and a woman was injured today after lightning struck them in different parts of the state, police said.
Two persons were killed and another was injured after lightning struck them near Chaingada village under the jurisdiction of Badaninagar police station of Ramgarh district, the police said.
Two youths had taken shelter under a tree during heavy rainfall and thunderstorm, a police officer said.
They were killed when lightning struck them, the officer said, adding that a woman who was passing through the area was also injured in the lightning strike.
She was admitted to a local hospital, he said.
The Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Ramgarh district, Srikant Suresh Rao Khotre, said the deceased were yet to be identified.
In an another incident, a 40-year-old man was killed after he was struck by lightning in Bhasko Hedra Toli under the jurisdiction of Lohardaga police station in Lohardaga district today, the police said.
In the third incident, a labourer was killed after lightning struck him in Maluatand under the jurisdiction of Deori police station in Giridih district, the police said.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
