2 killed by lightning in UP

Two persons were killed today when they were struck by lightning in Mitauli area here, police said.

Ram Kishore (35) and his fellow villager Ram Dayal (45) were killed after being struck by lightning while they were taking shelter under a Banyan tree in Ratahra village this morning, they said.

Kasta MLA Sunil Kumar Bhargava, Mitauli tehsildar and local police officials have rushed to the spot.