SATKHIRA, Aug 8, 2026 (BSS) - A cloth trader was killed in a lightning strike in Tala upazila of the district this afternoon.

The deceased was identified as Chitta Ranjan, 50, son of late Kanai of Gopalpur village in the upazila.

Around 12.30 pm, lightning suddenly struck him while he was working in the field. His body caught fire and he died on the spot.

Tala Police Station Inspector (Investigation) Md. Sakhawat Hossain confirmed the matter.