A person died and two others were hurt after being struck by a lightning at Meringden Rural Municipality-2 in the Taplejung district. The incident occurred at Santhakra village in Meringden on Thursday, killing 15-year-old Lal Kumar Sherpa.
The District Police Office, Taplejung, said Sherpa died on the spot while working on his farm during the time of lightning.
Likewise, Nimtemba Sherpa, 19, and Nim Lhyamu Sherpa, 12, who was hurt by the lightning have returned home after primary treatment in a local health post, according to the police.
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