Shibganj: A minor boy was killed in a lightning strike in front of Chauka Kharial Government Primary School in Shibganj upazila of the district this morning. The tragic incident has left the local community in shock and mourning.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the deceased was identified as Shri Rohit Singh, a 6-year-old boy and the son of Shri Raju Singh from Chauka Panditpara village under Manakosa union of the upazila. The young boy had stepped out of his classroom with the teacher’s permission when the unfortunate incident occurred.
Head teacher Mahfuzur Rahman of Chauka Kharial Government Primary School confirmed that Rohit Singh was struck by lightning under a mango tree situated in front of the school premises. Despite the immediate response from school teachers and locals who rushed him to Shibganj Upazila Health Complex, the on-duty doctor declared the boy dead upon arrival.