Lightning kills BNP leader in Kishoreganj

Lightning kills BNP leader in Kishoreganj

A leader of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) died and two other farmers were injured after being struck by lightning in Pakundia upazila of the district today. The incident occurred around 7 am on Monday at Char Kawna Moishakanda area of Jangalia union in the upazila. The deceased was identified as Abu Taher Mia, 50, son of late Sirajul Islam of the area. According to locals, Taher Mia, a member of BNPs Jangalia Union Convener Committee, along with two farmers went to work in his vegetable garden early in the morning. Suddenly, rain accompanied by a storm began and they took shelter in a water pump house located on the land, they added. At that moment, lightning struck, killing Taher instantly at the scene and injuring two others. Confirming the matter, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Pakundia Police Station M Sakhawat Hossain said the body has been recovered and handed over to its family as there was no complaint.