The first incident occurred in Bathnaha village of Phulparas block, where more than half a dozen people were working in the fields when lightning struck.
Two persons, Makun Sufi and Ashina Khatoon, died instantly, while another victim, Khutauna, succumbed to his injuries at the primary health center in Phulparas.
In another incident, Sangeeta Devi and Manju Devi of Dumariya village under Babubarhi block also died due to lightning.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed grief over the deaths and announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the family members of each victim.
Meanwhile, 18 students were injured due to lightning in Bhojpur district of Bihar on Thursday.
This incident took place in the Government Higher Secondary School of Barka village of Tarari block.
The students were first taken to Tarari General Health Center (CHC) and then referred to Sadar Hospital Ara for better treatment.
Dr. Pawan Kumar of Sadar Hospital, Ara said that the students have been admitted to Sadar Hospital. “We have given treatment and are closely monitoring his health condition. They are out of danger,” he said.
The injured girl students were identified as Nisha Kumari, Priya Kumari, Sagufta, Priyanshu Kumari, Sangeeta Kumari, Rita Kumari, Muskan Kumari, Madhu Kumari, Neha Kumari, Rukhsana Khatoon, Anju Kumari, Kisne Kumari, Anisha Kumari, Muskan Kumari, Amrita Kumari. Has been done. , Shanti Kumari, and two others.
Two persons, Makun Sufi and Ashina Khatoon, died instantly, while another victim, Khutauna, succumbed to his injuries at the primary health center in Phulparas.
In another incident, Sangeeta Devi and Manju Devi of Dumariya village under Babubarhi block also died due to lightning.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed grief over the deaths and announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the family members of each victim.
Meanwhile, 18 students were injured due to lightning in Bhojpur district of Bihar on Thursday.
This incident took place in the Government Higher Secondary School of Barka village of Tarari block.
The students were first taken to Tarari General Health Center (CHC) and then referred to Sadar Hospital Ara for better treatment.
Dr. Pawan Kumar of Sadar Hospital, Ara said that the students have been admitted to Sadar Hospital. “We have given treatment and are closely monitoring his health condition. They are out of danger,” he said.
The injured girl students were identified as Nisha Kumari, Priya Kumari, Sagufta, Priyanshu Kumari, Sangeeta Kumari, Rita Kumari, Muskan Kumari, Madhu Kumari, Neha Kumari, Rukhsana Khatoon, Anju Kumari, Kisne Kumari, Anisha Kumari, Muskan Kumari, Amrita Kumari. Has been done. , Shanti Kumari, and two others.
