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Lightning strike kills 13-year-old girl in Khunti

Sanjay Sahay / Jun 07, 2026, 22:22 IST

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Lightning strike kills 13-year-old girl in Khunti

Ranchi: A 13-year-old girl was killed and a woman suffered burn injuries in a lightning strike at Bagdu village in Khunti district on Saturday evening. The deceased was identified as Mahima Dhan, a Class VIII student, while the injured woman is Dashmi Bhengra.The victims were returning home with goats when the weather turned stormy and lightning struck them both. Locals rushed them to a local hospital, where a doctor declared Mahima “brought dead”. Dashmi is undergoing treatment.

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About the AuthorSanjay Sahay

With over a decade of experience in journalism, he primarily covers crime, security, central agencies besides reporting on civil courts in Ranchi. He also takes interest in education reporting and has been regularly writing on higher education policies in the state.

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