Lightning kills one in Barguna

A man was killed by lightning at Hulatana village in Taltoli Upazila of the district this morning, reports UNB.

The deceased was identified as Anowar Hossain Mridha, 45, a resident of the village.

Local people said Anowar Hossain was struck by a thunderbolt when he was catching fish in a water body during rain in the morning. He died on the spot.

Officer-in-charge of Taltoli Thana Md Rafiqul Islam confirmed the matter.