Lightning strike kills 3-month-old boy in Rangamati

A three-month-old boy died and five of his family members were injured after being struck by lightning in Baghaichhari upazila of the district in the early hours of Monday.

The deceased, Ujjal Chakma, was the son of Nayan Chakma of the Bhaibachhara area under Sajek union.

The injured are – Pradip Chakma, Maya Rani Chakma, Nijum Chakma, Jerin Chakma, and Reshmi Chakma. 

With the help of local residents, the injured were rescued and taken to Khagrachhari Sadar Hospital, said Sajek Union Parishad Chairman Atulal Chakma.

Officer-in-Charge of Sajek Police Station Tofazzal Hossain also confirmed the incident.

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