Farmer woman struck by lightning, dies

Bilaspur: A woman returning from working in the field died on the spot after being struck by lightning. The police have registered a case and started investigating the matter. According to sources, Santoshi Jolhe (35 years), a resident of village Dau Para, had gone to the field in the morning to weed with other women of the village. When Santoshi was returning from the field after the rain started, suddenly lightning fell on her, causing her immediate death.

The women working with Santoshi brought her to the village, where with the help of villagers she was taken to Takhatpur Health Center. Doctors declared her dead. After post-mortem, the body has been handed over to the family.