Kishoreganj: A youth was killed in a lightning strike at Adityapasha village of Egarosindur union under Pakundia upazila of the district. The deceased was Wahid Mia, 21, son of Majnu Mia of the village.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, lightning followed by a rainstorm struck Wahid in the afternoon while he was working on his farmland. Md. Sakhawat Hossain, Officer-in-Charge of Pakundia Police Station, confirmed the incident.
Locals swiftly responded to the situation, rescuing Wahid and transporting him to Pakundia Upazila Health Complex. Upon arrival, the on-duty doctor declared Wahid Mia dead.