East Singhbhum, Sept. 26 -- A tragic incident occurred in Namshol village under Bodam block of East Singhbhum district today when two persons lost their lives after being struck by lightning while working in their fields.
The incident took place around 1 pm when Chakradhar Kumbhkar of 50 years of age and Prabhas Singh of 48 years were engaged in farming activities in their cauliflower field.
As the weather suddenly worsened and heavy rains began, a powerful lightning strike hit the area, leaving both men unconscious in the field. Family members present nearby immediately rushed them to Chirudih Nursing Home, but doctors declared both of them dead on arrival.
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