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Woman killed in lightning strike
The 45-year-old died on the spot while collecting belongings from her yard.bookmark
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Dambar Singh Rai
Published at : March 22, 2025
Updated at : March 22, 2025 18:11
Khotang
A woman was killed after being struck by lightning in Kepilasgadhi Rural Municipality-7, Khotang, on Saturday morning.
According to Inspector Mohan Pokharel, spokesperson for the Khotang District Police Office, 45-year-old Dilkumari Rai was struck around 4:30 am while collecting belongings from her yard after rainfall. She died on the spot.
Dambar Singh Rai
Dambar Singh Rai is the Khotang correspondent for Kantipur Publications.
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