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2 madrasa teachers killed as lightning strikes seminary

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Press Trust of India Chandauli (UP)
Two teachers were killed today and nearly seven others injured when lightning struck a madrasa in Dharav village here, police said.

Iftekhar Khan (32) and Begum Asmat (45) died while nearly seven persons, including teachers and students, were injured when lightning struck Al-Tauhid Madrasa in the village, Superintendent of Police Amit Verma said.

The injured were admitted to a nearby hospital, where their condition is stated to be stable, he said.
 

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First Published: Mar 14 2016 | 2:57 PM IST

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