Four Youths Killed In A Lightning Strike In A Kerala Tourist Spot
The victims were identified as Rahees, 20, Bahas, 18, Siyad, 18, and Fahadh, 22, all from Vellilla Malayil. The injured, Roshan, 20, and Ishaath, 16, are also from the same village.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Four young men lost their lives and two others were injured after being struck by lightning at Kuranganchola, a tourist spot near Mankada in Malappuram district, Kerala, on Tuesday evening. The lightning strike occurred around 4 pm during heavy summer showers with thunder, while the group of seven were on a trip to the scenic hilltop, about 5 km from Mankada.
The victims were identified as Rahees, 20, Bahas, 18, Siyad, 18, and Fahadh, 22, all from Vellilla Malayil. The injured, Roshan, 20, and Ishaath, 16, are also from the same village.
According to police, the group was caught in heavy rain at the hilltop when lightning struck. The injured youths were rushed to a nearby hospital, but four were declared dead. Mankada MLA Manjalamkuzhi Ali expressed shock over the tragedy, stating that the victims lived nearby and had gone to the popular viewpoint to enjoy the scenic beauty. They were caught in unexpected danger. District authorities said they are working with other departments, including health, to handle the situation caused by the disaster.
