Mayurbhanj: A person was killed after being struck by lightning in Adipur village under Raruan police limits of Mayurbhanj district on Thursday.
Reportedly, deceased Budhuram Das of the village was working as a daily labourer in a brick kiln. He was on his way to the kiln, after having his lunch today afternoon, when thundershower occurred and he was hit by lightning.
Das was immediately rushed to Community Health Centre, Sukruli where the doctor declared him brought dead. A pal of gloom has descended over the village.