Hyderabad, June 27 -- In a tragic incident, 20 cows died and two were left in critical condition after lightning struck an open cattle shed in Ankampally village, Mulugu district, Telangana, on Friday, June 26.

As the cows were tied closely, several died instantly due to the massive electrical current. The shed is owned by Sammaiah, who has 35 cows. Now only five 10 are left. Soon after midnight, he woke up to their cries and ran to check on them.

The scene was heartbreaking, with scores of carcasses strewn across the open field. One cow, severely injured and unable to walk, was found alive among the dead.

Sammaiah cried inconsolably as fellow farmers urged the government to compensate him for his loss.

It may be recalled that on May ...