2 killed in Sirajganj lightning strikes

Two individuals were killed after being struck by lightning strike at Ullapara upazila in Sirajganj district on Saturday evening.

The victims were identified as Ruhul Islam, 28, son of Rafiqul Islam, and Ashraf Ali, 40, son of Belal Hossain of Nagarouha village of Ullapara upazila.

Rakibul Hasan, officer-in-charge of Ullapara Model Police Station said that the duo was returning home in the evening amid rainfall after finishing their work in the field on Saturday. On the way, a streak of lightning struck them, leaving both of them injured.

The family members rescued them and took them to a local hospital where doctors declared them dead on arrival, added the OC.

Ullapara Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Abu Saleh Mohammad Hasnat confirmed that the incident was reported to the district administration and necessary measures will be taken in this regard.