A three-month-old infant was killed and five members of the same family were injured when lightning struck their home in Sajek Union of Baghaichhari upazila, Rangamati, early Monday around 3:30 a.m. The incident occurred in the Dane Baibachhara area during a sudden storm and heavy rain. The lightning directly hit the house of Pradeep Chakma, causing the death of his infant child, Ujjal Chakma, on the spot.
The injured family members were identified as Pradeep Chakma, 65, Maya Rani, 48, Reshmi Chakma, 28, Jerin Chakma, 15, and Nijhum Chakma, 3. Locals rescued the injured around 7 a.m. and took them to Khagrachhari Sadar Hospital for treatment. The Rangamati Superintendent of Police confirmed the death and injuries caused by the lightning strike.
Authorities have not provided further details on the condition of the injured or any additional damage caused by the incident.
জেলা প্রতিনিধি, রাঙামাটি প্রকাশ : ২৫ মে ২০২৬, ১৩: ২১আপডেট : ২৫ মে ২০২৬, ১৩: ২৫ রাঙ্গামাটির বাঘাইছড়ি উপজেলার সাজেক ইউনিয়নে বজ্রপাতে ৩ মাস বয়স এক শিশুর মৃত্যু হয়েছে। এ ঘটনায় একই পরিবারের আরও পাঁচজন গুরুতর আহত হয়েছে। সোমবার ভোররাত আনুমানিক সাড়ে ৩টার দিক
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