Two killed in separate lightning strikes in Faridpur
The deceased was identified as Md. Lutfar Rahman, 47, former general secretary of Ward No. 2 BNP of Arpara union, and Azahar Sheikh, 40.
Two people were killed in separate lightning strikes while working in fields in Madhukhali on Friday (20 February).
The deceased was identified as Md. Lutfar Rahman, 47, former general secretary of Ward No. 2 BNP of Arpara union, and Azahar Sheikh, 40, a farmer.
The first incident occurred around 1:30pm in Madhya Arpara village of Arpara union.
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Locals said Lutfar Rahman was struck by lightning near his home while working in a field. He sustained severe burns on his head and other parts of his body and died en route to the Upazila Health Complex, later confirmed at Faridpur Medical College Hospital.
Arpara Union Parishad Chairman Md Badruzzaman Babu confirmed the incident.
Fakir Md Taizur Rahman, officer-in-charge (OC) of Madhukhali Police Station, said they had received verbal reports of the death.
The second fatality occurred around noon in the Dangi area of Aizuddin Matubbar under Kotwali Police Station.
Azahar Sheikh was struck by lightning while fetching a cow in an open field near his home.
He died on the spot, according to local sources and police.
