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Son killed, father hurt as lightning bolt hits them in Dharan

Son killed, father hurt as lightning bolt hits them in Dharan

By THT Online

Lightning storm in Bangladesh in May, 2016. Photo: AFP

BHOJPUR: A youth died and his father sustained critical injuries after being struck by lightning in Dharan of Sunsari district on Monday afternoon. The father-son duo were returning home on a bike when they were hit by the bolt at Sakhuwagachhi at around 1:30 yesterday afternoon. Critically  injured in the incident, Adhiraj Rai (21) and Bala Bahadur Rai were sent to Dharan-based BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences for treatment, according to the Biratnagar-based Eastern Regional Police Office. The 21-year-old Adhiraj, however, breathed his last during the course of treatment. His father, who was on pillion ride, is receiving treatment, said police.