At least 17 die in lightning strikes in Bihar, Nitish expresses grief

According to the Chief Minister's Office, an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh has also been announced for the next of the kin of each deceased.

By: PTI
Patna | Updated: June 20, 2022 08:38 AM IST

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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday expressed grief over the death of 17 persons in lightning and thunderstorm related incidents in the state.

According to the Chief Minister’s Office, an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh has also been announced for the next of the kin of each deceased.

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Bhagalpur district has reported the maximum number of six deaths, followed by Vaishali (three), Banka and Khagaria (two each) and Munger, Katihar, Madhepura and Saharsa (one each).
The deaths have happened since Saturday night.

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