Bhubaneswar: At least six people were killed and many injured in separate lightning strik
e incidents across Odisha on Sunday.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep sorrow over the incidents and announced ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh (each) for family of the victims.
As per the information received so far, 2 people have died in Kendrapada, while one death each took place in Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur and Sonepur districts during the day.
The Chief Minister wished the injured a speedy recovery and said that the state government will bear the expenses for their treatment.
The fresh casualties came a day after nine persons, including a minor boy, were killed in lightning strikes in different parts of the state. the CMO said, while informing about Rs 4 lakh ex gratia each to the next of kin of the deceased.