5 killed by lightning in UP

Five persons including a boy were killed after they were struck by lightning in Lalganj area in the district, police said today.

The incident took place last night in which Jainarain (40), Lalta (58), Bhola Sharma (65), Shivshankar (30) and Shivam (10) were killed, they said.

Disrict Magistrate Kanchan Verma said a report in this regard has been sought and compensation will be given to the families of the victims.