At least six persons, including four children, were killed on Saturday as lightning struck Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district, officials said.
Three villages were struck by lightning on Saturday noon, according to the officials.
The dead include three girls and three members of another family, including their child.
The children have been identified as Shakiri Patelia, Sona Patelia, Pappu Patelia and Kaali Singh.
--IANS
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