Three people were killed after being struck by lightning in Chapainawabganj sadar and Nachole upazilas on Thursday (11 July) afternoon.
The deceased were identified Komla Roy, (50), wife of Parosh Roy, Osman Gani, (30), son of Akher Ali, and Uzzal, (45), son of Montaj Ali.
Officer in charge (OC) of Chapainawabganj sadar model thana Md Mehedi Hasan and OC of Nachole thana Md. Tarequr Rahman Sarker confirmed the deaths.
Sudden strikes of thunderbolt killed Komla and Osman Gani on the spot while Komla Roy was working at home and Osman Gani at crop lands at Jhaljhalia, said police and local sources.
Seriously injured Uzzal was rushed to the Upazila Health Complex where the doctor on duty declared him dead.
