Two Killed in Lightning Strike in West Bengal's Kanksa
Two Killed in Lightning Strike in Kanksa

Kanksa: Two persons were killed in a lightning strike at Gopalpur Uttarpara in Kanksa, West Burdwan on Saturday afternoon around 2 pm, reports Mohammad Asif.

Incident Details

According to police, the two were sitting near a field when lightning struck them. They were taken to hospital, where the medical officer declared them dead.

Victims Identified

The deceased have been identified as Gokul Nandi, 56, and Sourav Gayen, 28, both residents of Gopalpur in Kanksa.

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