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Two die in lightning strike

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Press Trust of India Jhargram (WB)
Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 5:29 AM IST

The police said Dipak Sabar (26) and his neighbour Sanjay Sabar (3) died on the spot when lightning struck them as they were waiting near a bamboo grove during heavy rain.

The villagers had gathered to watch a football match when the rain began. They took shelter near the bamboo grove during rain, the police said.

Seven others suffered burn injuries and they were admitted to a local hospital.

  

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First Published: Sep 28 2012 | 9:35 PM IST

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