Patna: Around 17 people died and 6 others were injured in lightning strike incidents across Bihar. 5 people including 3 children were killed in Gaya while 12 people lost their lives in Bhojpur, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Kaimur and Rohtash districts.
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Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced an ex gratia of 4 lakh rupees to the next of kin of those who died. He appealed to people to take precautions and remain alert during lightning.
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