BAJURA: At least three persons were injured after a lightning bolt struck them at Jayabageshwori VDC in Bajura on Tuesday evening.

Sete Budha, 55, Tek Budha, 45, and eleven-year-old Santosh Budha, of the VDC were injured in the incident.

DSP Dal Bahadur Bogati of Bajura DPO said the incident occurred when the trio was in a shop belonging to Sete.

Critically injured Sete is receiving treatment at District Hoital, Bajura while Tek and Santosh, who sustained minor injuries, are being treated in a local health post.