Lightning kills four, injures two in Malda

Four persons were killed and two injured in different incidents of the lightning strike in West Bengal's Malda district on Sunday. The two injured persons were admitted to Malda Medical College and Hospital.

Malda(WB):Four persons were killed and two injured in separate incidents of the lightning strike in West Bengal's Malda district on Sunday, a senior police officer said.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Alok Rajoria said that Hussain Alia (33) of Paranpur Uportola village, Anarul Haque (34) of Chunakhali Parampur village, Sk Hassain (17) of Chandpur Karbala village and Kisan Das(17) of Chanchal town died when lightning struck them while they were working in the field.

Two persons were injured in Chandpur village when lightning struck them, the SP said.

The two injured persons were admitted to Malda Medical College and Hospital, police said.