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Maharashra: Farmer Killed In Lightning Strike In Gondia

A farmer was killed in a lightning strike in Gondia, Maharashtra.

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Maharashra: Farmer Killed In Lightning Strike In Gondia
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Gondia, Jun 23 (PTI) A 27-year-old farmer died after being struck by lightning at a village in Maharashtra's Gondia district on Thursday, an official said.
       

The incident occurred around 2.30 pm in Arjuni Morgaon tehsil of the district, he said.
       

The victim, Pavankumar Manohar Gudewar, a resident of Bortola, was working on his field when he was struck by lightning, the official said, adding that the panchnama was done and the police were informed.