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GAIBANDHA, April 26, 2026 (BSS) - Lightning strike killed three people in Dhopadanga village under Dhopadanga union of Sundarganj upazila in the district this afternoon. 

The deceased were identified as Fayad, 14, son of Suza Chowdhury, Rafi, 15, son of Chhoton Chowdhury and Mizan, 20, son of Nobir Hossain of the village. 

Locals said it was raining and the victims were outside when the lightning struck them, killing all of them on the spot.

UP Chairman Mokhlesur Rahman confirmed the incident.