Lightning bolt damages constable’s house

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Ludhiana, Updated At : 05:11 AM Jul 15, 2025 IST

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A lightning strike caused damage to the house of a constable, Gorkha Sharma, in Jagraon’s Indira Colony. The incident impacted the structure and led to several electronic devices suffering damages.

The incident, which occurred amidst a morning downpour, also reportedly affected the residents of a neighbouring house. Sharma’s wife, who was on the roof during the rain, suffered a shock during the strike and her shoulder turned black. The intensity of the lightning also caused a crack in an iron pillar on the house’s lintel.

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