A 12-year-old boy, Vishal Chauhan, tragically lost his life after being struck by lightning in Kekadia village under the Ratibad police station area on Sunday afternoon.
Vishal, a Class 6 student, had been working in a field near his home, sowing maize with three friends. At around 4:30 PM, while returning home, his friends walked ahead, leaving Vishal behind. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck him, accompanied by a loud thunderclap, killing him instantly.
His friends and family rushed to his aid and immediately took him to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead by the attending doctors.
The Ratibad police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
Lightning strikes have been a recurring concern during the monsoon season in rural Madhya Pradesh, and authorities have urged villagers to exercise caution during thunderstorms and avoid open fields.
Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.