Shankar was going to Shashkhai Bazar from his home on Saturday morning when he was struck by lightning and killed instantly, said Shalla Police Station OC Ashraful Islam. Shipon had gone to Naluar Haor to cut Boro paddy, said Jagannathpur Police Station OC Ikhtiar Uddin Chowdhury. Taposh Mia had come to Dirai from Habiganj to cut rice, said Dirai Police Station OC KM Nazrul Islam. Farid Mia had gone to Gazir Khal with his cattle on Saturday morning, said Dakshin Sunamganj Police Station OC Harunur Rashid Chowdhury. He died after being struck by lightning while attempting to go back home during the storm, said Harunur.

Source: bd News24 April 18, 2020 10:07 UTC