Chalan beel: A day laborer was killed after being struck by lightning while working in Chalan Beel in Singra upazila of the district this afternoon. The deceased was identified as Milon Uddin, 30, son of Minhaj Uddin of Nojorpur village under Kolom union of the upazila.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Officer-in-Charge of Singra Police Station Rafiqul Islam reported that the incident occurred around 3.00 pm. Milon and several other laborers were in the process of cutting and retting jute in the Beel when heavy rain and thunderstorms began. The workers decided to seek shelter in a safe place to avoid the severe weather conditions.
However, Milon chose to return to the field to retrieve his food container and clothes. It was during this return that he was struck by lightning. He was quickly rescued and transported to the Singra Upazila Health Complex, where the attending physician declared him dead.