Four killed, eight injured in lightning strike in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh

Four people were killed and eight others injured in two separate lightning incidents in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district, police said on Saturday (June 27, 2026).

According to the police, the incidents took place under Baihar and Garhi police stations on Friday (June 26, 2026).

Baihar Superintendent of Police Jayant Marskole said Satish Walke (19) and Lucky Meravi (18) died at the spot in Bhamori near Birwa after being struck by lightning from the sky, while Jhaam Singh Taram (34) succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at a hospital.

He said two seriously injured people have been shifted to the district hospital while four are undergoing treatment at Baihar Hospital.

Chandravati Pusam (39), a resident of Nunkatola, was struck by lightning from the sky at Komo village in Garhi police station area. Two injured people are undergoing treatment, police said.

Published – 27 Jun 2026 21:47 IST