Two youths were killed and two others injured after lightning struck the Gawran area of Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.
The deceased were identified as 17-year-old Bilal Ahmad Batana and Faizan Ahmad Chad, both residents of Maethindoo. Two others, identified as 17-year-old Shareef Ahmad Batana and 18-year-old Sajad Ahmad Batana, were injured in the incident.
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Two youths were killed in a lightning strike in Gawran, Anantnag. The deceased were Bilal Ahmad Batana, 17, and Faizan Ahmad Chad.
Both were residents of Maethindoo. Two others were injured in the incident.
The injured were identified as Shareef Ahmad Batana, 17, and Sajad Ahmad Batana, 18. They were shifted to PHC Larnoo.
The injured were reported to be stable. The youths were reportedly travelling from Lehvan towards Gawran when lightning struck.
According to the information available from local officials and the source report, the four youths were travelling from Lehvan towards Gawran when lightning struck them.
The injured youths were shifted to Primary Health Centre (PHC) Larnoo, where they were reported to be in stable condition.
The incident has brought fresh concern over the risks posed by severe weather conditions in the region, particularly for people travelling or working outdoors during thunderstorms.
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Why This Matters
The incident is particularly painful because two of those who lost their lives were only 17 years old. For the families involved, what began as an ordinary journey from Lehvan towards Gawran ended in tragedy. The incident also underlines the danger of sudden lightning strikes, which can occur without much warning. Staying indoors during thunderstorms and avoiding exposed areas can reduce the risk of serious injury.
