6 killed,3 injured by lightning in Mysore

Mysore, Oct 5: Here is a tragic incident has occurred while Six persons were killed on the spot when they were struck by thunderbolt and lightning at Nandinathapura village of Periyapatana taluk in Mysuru district on Wednesday.

The incident took place around noon and the victims were tending to cattle when there was a sudden downpour. They rushed to a temple to take cover from the rains.

"But a thunderbolt and lightning stuck the place, killing six of them instantaneously, while three others were injured," said the local police.

The information reported that The deceased were identified as Sujay(18), Puttannaiah(60), Sudeep, Suvernamma, Umesh, and Thimmegowda. The injured were identified as Nagesh, Mahesh, and Vishwa.

The injured have been shifted to K.R. Hospital in Mysuru for treatment, but their condition is critical, according to Periyapatana police which has registered a case and
investigating.

Periyapatana and surrounding areas are receiving heavy rains since morning and it is being accompanied by thunder and lightning, said the police.