Two persons lost their lives and one was injured after lightning struck Chantu Gali near Dugga in Tehsil Arnas of Reasi district on Saturday evening. An official told that the incident occurred around 8 PM under the jurisdiction of Police Station Arnas. A sudden cloudburst followed by intense lightning hit the area. The incident led to the death of Abdul Rasheed (60), son of Kalu, and Shahnaz Begum (25), wife of Mukhtiyar Ahmed, on the spot. Both were residents of Village Lamsora, Tehsil Bhomag in Reasi, official said.
