Bagerhat: Two siblings were killed when a thunderbolt struck them while working at a paddy field in Shoulkhali village of Morrelganj upazila in Bagerhat district on Wednesday. The deceased were identified as Bidhan Bachar, 54, and his younger brother Manik Bachar, 39, both sons of Monoranjan Bachar of Shoulkhali village.
According to United News of Bangladesh, local people reported that the two brothers died on the spot after being struck by lightning while working in the paddy field during rain near their home at around 11:30 am. Md Shahidullah, the Officer-in-Charge of Morrelganj Police Station, confirmed the incident.
Upon receiving information, police arrived at the scene and recovered the bodies. The tragic incident underscores the risks faced by individuals working in open fields during adverse weather conditions.