Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh: Two boys killed in lightning strike

"Around 20 students were playing cricket in an open land. The two students were struck by lightning while standing under a tree," a police official told PTI.

Prakasam: Two boys were killed after they were struck by lightning while playing cricket in Pedda Obinenipalle village in this district on Sunday evening. A farmer was also seriously injured, police said.

The two boys, Akash (18) and Sunny (17) were fatally struck while standing under a tree.

“Around 20 students were playing cricket in an open land. The two students were struck by lightning while standing under a tree,” a police official told PTI.

A case has been registered under Section 194 of the BNS Act. Further investigation is underway.

This post was last modified on April 20, 2025 9:39 pm

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