Fishermen killed in lightning strike

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Press Trust of India Puducherry
Last Updated : Aug 25 2016 | 10:13 AM IST
A 30-year old fisherman was struck dead by lightning in neighbouring Vaithikuppam village, police said today.
The victim was returning home after berthing his fishing vessel when lightning struck him last night and he was charred to death, they said.
Parts of the union territory was lashed by heavy rains accompanied by lightning last night.

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First Published: Aug 25 2016 | 10:13 AM IST

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