SRINAGAR: A shepherd was killed by a lightning strike in the Dutibegh area of the Keran sector in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday morning.
An official said the deceased was identified as Shahmeer Ahmad Khatana, son of Abdul Rasheed Khatana, a resident of Warsun area of Kralpora.
The incident occurred amid heavy rainfall in the area, the official said.
Police have taken cognisance of the incident.
Further details are awaited. (GNS)
