At least four people were killed in lightning strike at Bairat village under Azmiriganj of Habiganj district yesterday.
The deceased were identified as Musa Mian,50, son of Ilias Mian,Anjit Sutradhar,45, son of Ashini Sutradhar, Gayatish Sutradhar, 30, son of Prionath Sutradhar and Pranesh Sutradhar,22, son Kali Sutradhar.
Police said six local traders were going to the upazila bazar by boat. Rain started with thunderbolts when they were in the middle of the river. At one stage, the boat came under attack of lightning .
Of the injured, the four died when they were sent to the upazila health complex.
