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Lightning Strike Kills 11-Year-Old Boy, Injures Girl in J&K's Kathua

An 11-year-old boy was killed and a 14-year-old girl injured after a lightning strike hit a residential house in Bani tehsil of Kathua district. The bolt entered through a window and struck the children inside a room at around 5:47 pm. Arjun Singh, a Class 5 student, was declared dead at the Community Health Centre Bani, while Sapna Devi is stable. Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution during inclement weather to prevent such tragedies.

Key Points: Lightning Strike Kills Boy in Kathua, J&K

  • 11-year-old boy Arjun Singh killed by lightning strike in Kathua
  • 14-year-old Sapna Devi injured, now stable
  • Lightning entered house through a window in Bani tehsil
  • Officials urge residents to take safety measures during storms
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J-K: 11-year-old boy killed, another minor injured by lightning strike hitting house in Kathua

An 11-year-old boy was killed and a 14-year-old girl injured after lightning struck a house in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir. Officials urge caution during storms.

"The bolt reportedly entered through a window and struck the children inside a room. - Official sources"

Kathua, April 30

An 11-year-old boy was killed and another minor injured after a lightning strike hit a residential house in Bani tehsil of Kathua district late Wednesday evening, officials said.

The official added that the bolt reportedly entered through a window and struck the children inside a room.

According to official sources, the lightning struck the house of Tulsi Ram, son of Jagat Ram, a native of Bhandar who has been residing in Khloran for the past decade, at around 5:47 pm.

The bolt reportedly entered the house through a window and struck two children who were present inside a room.

Arjun Singh (11), a Class 5 student of Primary School Khloran, sustained critical injuries in the incident. He was immediately rushed to the Community Health Centre (CHC) Bani, where doctors declared him dead.

Another child, Sapna Devi (14), a Class 6 student of High School Ghutu, also suffered injuries in the same incident. However, officials confirmed that her condition is stable and she is out of danger.

The incident has triggered grief across the area, with locals expressing shock over the sudden loss.

Authorities have urged residents to remain cautious during inclement weather and take necessary safety measures to avoid such tragedies.

- ANI

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Ananya R
Heartbreaking 😢 Rest in peace, little Arjun. Glad to hear Sapna is stable. This is a reminder that natural disasters don't discriminate—even in our own homes. I wish the government would install lightning protection in all government schools and residential areas in hilly regions like Kathua.
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Deepak U
Truly tragic. My deepest condolences to the family. But honestly, we need better infrastructure—lightning conductors should be mandatory in all villages in Jammu region. The government talks about development but basic safety is still missing in remote areas.
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Michael C
Very sad news. My thoughts are with the family in this difficult time. I've lived in India for work and know how monsoon storms can be sudden and fierce. I hope the local administration quickly provides compensation and helps the community install lightning rods.
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Vikram M
This is truly devastating. I recall similar incidents in Uttarakhand and Bihar. A simple lightning arrester costing just a few thousand rupees can save lives, yet we see such tragedies repeatedly. The government should make it mandatory in all hill districts. RIP little champ.
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Sarah B
How heartbreaking. No parent should have to go through this 😔. The fact that the bolt entered through a window is so scary—it shows how vulnerable we can be. I hope the community rallies around the family and pushes for better safety measures.

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