Two persons were killed after being hit by a lightning strike, near Mundakkayam, Kottayam, on Wednesday. The deceased were identified as Sunil, 45, of Mundakkayam and Shibu,43, a native of Attathodu.
Preliminary reports suggested that the incident was reported around 5.15 p.m from Kappilamoottil, near Mundakkayam, when the duo were surveying a property. As soon as the lightning struck, the duo fell unconscious and were later declared dead at a hospital nearby.
