May 16th 2024.
According to a government official, a tragic incident struck Malda district of West Bengal on Thursday afternoon, claiming the lives of 11 people who were struck by lightning in different areas. The district administration has taken immediate action by offering a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to each family of the deceased.
The official further informed that as of now, 11 people have lost their lives due to the lightning strikes. Many others have been injured and are currently receiving treatment in various hospitals. Some of the injured are in a critical condition, which is a cause for concern.
Among the deceased, three individuals - Chandan Sahani, Raj Mriddha, and Manajit Mandal - were killed in the Sahapur area of Malda. Another person, identified as Asit Saha, met with the same fate while working in a mango orchard in Gajol. In Manickchak's Mohammed Tola, an eight-year-old named Rana Sheikh was struck by lightning, while in Harishchandrapur, a couple named Nayan Roy and Priyanka Singha also lost their lives.
The official also shared that in Haddatola, lightning took the lives of Atul Mandal and Sheikh Sabrul, while Sumitra Mandal lost her life in Mirdadpur. In Milki, a man named Pankaj Mandal was also a victim of the tragic incident.
The entire district is mourning the loss of these innocent lives and is in a state of shock. The administration is taking all necessary measures to support the affected families during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased, and we hope for the speedy recovery of the injured.
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