Tragic Lightning Strike: Teen Dies While Playing Cricket

In Rasoolpur village, a teenage boy perished while two others were injured after a lightning strike hit them during a cricket match. The incident happened amid overcast skies. The victims were rushed to a hospital where their conditions are stable, but Tarandeep Singh succumbed to his injuries.

Tragic Lightning Strike: Teen Dies While Playing Cricket
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A tragic incident unfolded in Rasoolpur village when a lightning strike claimed the life of a teenage boy and injured two others during a cricket match on Friday, according to local police sources.

The unfortunate event occurred on the outskirts of the Garhshankar area as around 10-12 boys played cricket in an open field despite the cloudy weather conditions. Tarandeep Singh, 16, was pronounced dead, while Anshpreet and Jassi Loi sustained injuries and were admitted to a private hospital in Nawanshahr.

The condition of the injured remains stable, authorities confirmed. Tarandeep's body is currently held at the Garhshankar civil hospital for further post-mortem and legal procedures.

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