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At a glance
- Three people died in separate lightning strike incidents in Netrokona district, Bangladesh, on a single morning.
- The victims were identified as Shamsul Huda, Ashraful Islam, and Rajib, with incidents occurring while fishing or near their homes.
- Local police confirmed the recovery of the bodies and stated that legal procedures are being followed.
Tragedy struck Netrokona district in Bangladesh this morning as three individuals lost their lives in separate lightning strike incidents. The fatalities occurred in Kendua and Madan upazilas, underscoring the dangers posed by severe weather.
The victims have been identified as Shamsul Huda, 55, from Digli village in Kendua upazila; Ashraful Islam, 30, from Dauki village; and Rajib, 24, a brick kiln worker from Kaital village in Madan upazila. The incidents highlight the unpredictable and deadly nature of lightning strikes, which can occur suddenly and without warning.
Two bodies were recovered and would be handed over after legal procedures.
Shamsul Huda was reportedly fishing in the Morail beel near his village when the lightning struck around 6:30 a.m., killing him instantly. In Madan upazila, Rajib was struck around 5:00 a.m. while lifting a fishing net close to his home. The circumstances surrounding Ashraful Islam's death are less clear, but his body was found in a canal in Sandikona village; authorities suspect he also succumbed to a lightning strike, noting he had a history of mental illness.
Local law enforcement officials have confirmed the recovery of the bodies. Mehedi Maksud, OC of Kendua Police Station, stated that two bodies would be handed over after legal formalities. Salauddin Karim, OC of Madan Police Station, confirmed the recovery of one body, which was returned to the family after necessary procedures.
One body was recovered and returned to the family after formalities.
Originally published by Daily Star. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.