Kupwara, May 24: A youth was killed while another sustained injuries after they were struck by lightning in the Chandigam area of Lolab in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Sunday.
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Officials said the duo came under a lightning strike in the area and were immediately rushed to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Sogam for treatment.
However, one of the injured was declared dead by the doctors, while another was referred to GMC Handwara for advanced treatment.
The deceased has been identified as Abid Rahim Ganie (23), son of Abdul Rahim, while the injured youth has been identified as Faizan Rahman Dar (24), son of Abdul Rahman. Both are residents of Chandigam Lolab.
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Further proceedings have been initiated.
