An 11-year-old boy lost his life and another minor was injured when lightning struck a residential house in Bani tehsil of Kathua district late on Wednesday evening, officials said.
Officials said the lightning bolt allegedly entered the house through a window and struck the children who were inside a room at the time of the incident. Official sources said the lightning hit the house of Tulsi Ram, son of Jagat Ram, originally from Bhandar and living in Khloran for nearly a decade, at around 5:47 pm.
The bolt entered through a window and struck two children present inside the room, causing panic among family members and residents nearby. Arjun Singh (11), a Class 5 student of Primary School Khloran, suffered critical injuries. He was immediately taken to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Bani, where doctors declared him dead.
Another child, Sapna Devi (14), a Class 6 student of High School Ghutu, also sustained injuries in the incident. Officials said her condition is stable and she is now out of danger.
The tragic incident has left the area in mourning, with locals expressing shock and grief over the sudden loss of a young life. Authorities have appealed to residents to remain cautious during bad weather and follow safety precautions to prevent such incidents in the future.
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