16 Killed in C’nawabganj Lightning Strike

At least 16 people were killed in lightning strike at Shibganj Upazila of Chapainawabganj district on Wednesday noon.  

The deceased could not be identified immediately. They all were groomsmen, reports media.

According to the locals, they were killed in strikes of a thunderbolt on their way to a wedding ceremony by boat.

Shibganj Police Officer-in-Charge (OC) Farid Hossain confirmed the matter to media.

However, Upazila Project Implementation Officer Engineer Ariful Islam said 18 people were killed in the lightning strike.