Dhaka: Two women and an unidentified man were killed in a lightning strike in the district today. The incident took place at around 3:30 pm in the Bhabanipur Ghat area under Homna upazila.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Homna Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Khemalika Chakma stated that three people died in the lightning strike. The local administration is taking measures to assist the family members of the deceased.
Locals reported that a few women and men were waiting to cross a river at Bhabanipur Ghat in the afternoon when clouds suddenly overcast the sky, leading to heavy rain accompanied by lightning. During this time, two women and a man died on the spot due to the lightning strike.
The deceased have been identified as Zakia Begum, aged 35, and Momtaz Begum, aged 30, both from Nala Dakshin village. The identity of the other victim, a 40-year-old man, has not been determined yet. Several others reportedly sustained minor injuries in the incident.
Homna Police Station Sub-Inspector (SI) Jibon Biswas mentioned that upon receiving information, police rushed to the spot. The process of handing over the bodies of the victims to their families is currently underway.