Lightening claims six in different incidents

KATHMANDU: Lightening claimed six persons in separate places of Khotang, Dolakha and Sindhupalchowk districts on Monday night.  Of the deceased, three are from Khotang. The victims have been identified as Mahanta Rai (60), Dhak Shumsher Rai (35) and Jaya Kumar Rai (50).

Likewise, 13-year-old girl Sarita Tamang was killed n Dolakha.

Similarly, two others were killed in Sindhupalchowk district yesterday night.

The deceased have been identified as Sangdorjee Tamang (23) of Ramche-1 and Ram Kumari Tamang (41) of Maneshwora-3, according to the Area Police Office, Bahrabise.

Gotimaya Tamang (55) of Mangkha and Asha Tamang (21) of Ramche -1 were also injured in the incident.