Four die in lightning strike
Press Trust of India Burdwan (WB) Four persons died and another person sustained burn injuries after lightning struck two places of Jamalpur area in Burdwan district today.
Superintendent of Police SMH Mirza said lightning struck at Dhuluk and Panchla killing two persons.
All the victims were working in agricultural fields.
Hishu Hansda (15) and Dipu Kisku (20) died and another person was injured in Dhuluk, while Anil Malik (65) and Sukumar Khetrapal (26) died at Panchla, Mirza said.
The injured person was admitted to Burdwan Medical College and Hospital.