UditVani, Jamshedpur : Two men were killed after being struck by lightning during a spell of rain at Namshol village under Bodam police station area on Friday afternoon.
The victims were identified as Prabhash Singh (45), a farmer, and Chakradhar Mahato (44), a daily wage labourer. The incident has left the entire village in mourning.
Sources said the duo had finished work in a cauliflower field and were having lunch with two other workers under a neem tree when lightning struck.
Singh and Mahato died instantly, while the other two escaped without injuries.
Villagers rushed to the scene and took the victims to Chirudih Nursing Home, where doctors confirmed their deaths. Soon after, Bodam police reached the spot, seized the bodies, and sent them to MGM Medical College for post-mortem examination.
The sudden deaths triggered scenes of grief, with family members and villagers wailing inconsolably. Residents have demanded immediate compensation and support for the bereaved families. They also emphasized the need for greater awareness and preventive measures to avoid such tragedies in the future.
