Panna- Regrettably, a heartbreaking incident occurred in Panna, Madhya Pradesh, resulting in the untimely loss of three lives due to a lightning strike. This unfortunate occurrence unfolded within the boundaries of Durgapur village. Falling under the purview of the Dharampur police station. The victims were grazing goats in the nearby forest when lightning struck them. Receiving the news, the family swiftly made their way to the scene with a sense of urgency. Upon arrival, they found that all three had tragically succumbed to their injuries. Distraught and devastated, the family promptly informed the police about the incident.
Responding to the report, the Dharampur police arrived at the location and conducted a thorough panchnama, documenting the details of the incident following subsequent events. There was a transfer of bodies for post-mortem examinations at a local hospital as part of standard procedures.
Presently police authorities are actively engaged in an investigation aimed at unraveling and understanding the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate tragedy. It is truly disheartening and alarming that such incidents involving lightning strikes have been occurring with growing frequency in Madhya Pradesh. Just yesterday, a woman died from a lightning strike in Shahdol district, while two others sustained injuries. These incidents highlight the need for heightened awareness and preventive measures during thunderstorms to minimize the risk of such tragedies. The affected family in Panna is undoubtedly going through a tough time, and the community needs to rally around them, providing support and solace in their time of grief.