As many as 12 people lost their lives due to lightning strikes across six districts of Bihar in the past 24 hours. The state government confirmed the fatalities and issued a statement expressing condolences to the bereaved families. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has directed officials to provide an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased.
Bihar: Lightning strikes kill 12 across six districts in 24 hours, CM Nitish Kumar announces ex-gratia
