SUNAMGANJ, June 17, 2023 (BSS) - Three people were killed in two separate 
lightening strike in Dirai and Bishwamvarpur upazila of the district today.

The deceased were identified as Abdul Malek, 38, hailed from Dirai upazila, 
Joinal Mia, 35, and Selim Mia, 25. They were the residents in Bishwamvarpur 
upazila. 

Abdul Malek died as lightning struck him when he was fishing in a Haor during 
rain this morning. He died on the spot.

Officer-in-Charge of Dirai Thana Kazi Moktadir Hossain confirmed. 

Besides, Joinal Mia and Selim Mia were injured in another lightning strike 
this morning when removing sand in the River Dhopajan in Bishwamvarpur 
upazila. They succumbed to their injuries on the way to Sunamganj Sadar 
Hospital.

Officer-in-Charge of Siful Alam of Bishwamvarpur Thana confirmed.