Archive · 22 Aug 2025
School Girls Among Four Killed by Lightning in Jharkhand
In Jharkhand, India, a tragic event occurred when lightning struck and killed three young school girls who were walking home.
The girls, between 5 and 12 years old, were near their school when the incident happened.
Sadly, they passed away at the hospital.
In a separate incident, a farmer also died due to a lightning strike in another area.
The government is providing financial assistance to the families of those who lost their lives.
This news highlights the dangers of thunderstorms.
Three school girls died after being struck by lightning in Hondpiri village, Jharkhand.
The girls, aged 5-12, were returning from school when the incident occurred around 3 pm.
The victims were identified as Pari Oraon, Anjlika Kujur, and Basmati Oraon.
A 38-year-old farmer also died in a separate lightning strike in Palamu district.
Families of the deceased will receive compensation of Rs 4 lakh each.
- Who
- Pari Oraon, Anjlika Kujur, Basmati Oraon and Luv Kumar Choudhary.
- What
- Three school girls and a farmer died due to lightning strikes.
- When
- The incidents occurred on Thursday around 3 pm.
- Where
- Hondpiri village and Bahera village, Jharkhand, India.
- Why
- The cause of death was being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm.
- Location of School Girls Incident
- Hondpiri village, Jharkhand
- Age of Victims
- 5-12 years old
- Location of Farmer Incident
- Bahera village, Palamu district, Jharkhand
- Victim Compensation
- Rs 4 lakh per family