HATIYA: A teenage girl was killed in a thunderbolt strike in Hatiya island of the district today. The deceased was identified as Sumi Akhter, 15, hailed from Mukhtijoddha Bazar area in the Upazila.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, locals reported that the incident occurred around noon while Sumi was cutting branches of trees. She died instantly at the scene, as confirmed by acting Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Milton Chakma.