Mymensingh, June 14 -- year-old boy died after being struck by lightning in Bhaluka Municipality on Sunday afternoon.

The victim, Faisal Ahmed, was the son of Nizam Uddin of Benipur village in Muktagachha Upazila. He lived with his family in a rented house in Ward No. 7 of Bhaluka Municipality.

He was also involved in a small scrap metal business with his father.

The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in the Meghar Maidan area while he was returning home.

Locals said Faisal was suddenly struck by lightning and became critically injured. He was rushed to Bhaluka Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Rafiqul Islam, sub-inspector (SI) of Bhaluka Model Police Station, said they had heard about the death b...