One killed in thunderbolt strike in Habiganj

A man was killed in a thunderbolt strike at Baniachang upazila of the district here this noon.

The deceased was identified as Liton Mia, 24, hailed from Eralia village in the upazila.

Local people said the incident occurred this noon when Liton was taking care of his ducks in Shahpur Haor during the rain. Liton died on the spot.

Officer-in-Charge of Baniachang Thana Delowar Hossain said the family of the victim would get Tk 20000 as compensation from the local administration.

The body was handed over to his family members for burial.