In a tragic incident, at least two persons died while one person is believed to be severely injured during lightning strikes in Bargarh district on Wednesday.
According to information, Nagendra Kumbhar of Barapadar village under Bheden PS and Balram Kumbhar of Baliapal village under Binika PS died on the spot during the lightning strike while Pinky Kumbhar of Pankel village under Bheden PS was critically injured. Pinky was admitted to local hospital where she is undergoing treatment.
