lightning claimed one life at Mayapur under Paterwar police station while one sustained burn injuries from lightning in Bokaro district last night. The condition of the injured are said to be stable, hospital authority said.
The deceased was identified as Harilal Manjhi (50) whiles his son Manoj Tuddu (18) received sever burn injuries after lightening struck them. According to the eyewitness, there was raining and Hari went to plug his mobile from charger, suddenly lightening occurred and struck them. “His son was nearby him”, added the eyewitness.
‘Hari died on the spot while with the help of locals Manoj rushed to near by hospital where his condition is stable’, he said.