Srikakulam, April 6 -- A woman and her daughter were killed when lightning struck them at Peddakesupuram village of Mandasa mandal of the district last night.
Police here on Monday said that the deceased Madiya Krishna Kumari (45) and her daughter Yegeswari (15) were working at a cashew orchard.
As rain started, they took shelter under a tree on whichlightning struck, killing the mother and daughter duo instantaneously. Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu expressed shock and grief over the death of mother and daughter and announced Rs 4 lakh ex gratia to the bereaved family.
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