Bhubaneswar, Aug. 5 -- A garment shopkeeper sustained serious injuries after reportedly being struck by lightning while using his mobile phone at his stall in Odisha's Keonjhar district on Tuesday afternoon. The incident has been reported from Sudusudia under Ghasipura police station limits.

The injured, identified as Firoz Ali, is now undergoing treatment at the hospital.

According to reports, Firoz was sitting at his garment stall near the footpath and was using his mobile phone when the lightning strike occurred.

The impact allegedly caused the mobile phone in his hand to explode, which resulted in serious injuries.

Following the incident, locals rushed to Firoz's aid and rescued him from the spot. He was immediately shifted to the...