Bantwal: A 14-year-old boy tragically lost his life after being struck by lightning in Kedila village on Sunday, November 17, in the evening. The deceased, Subodh (14), was the son of Chandrahasa from Muriyaaji, Bantwal.
The incident occurred around 5:30 pm while Subodh was sitting outside his home. He was immediately struck by lightning and fell unconscious. Family members rushed him to a nearby clinic, but he was later transferred to a private hospital in Puttur. By the time he arrived, doctors confirmed his death.
Subodh, an 8th-grade student at Kalladka Shriram High School, was sent to Puttur Government Hospital for post-mortem.
Tahsildar Archana Bhat has instructed revenue officials to assist the grieving family.
Vitla revenue inspector Prashanth Shetty, village administrative officer Anil Kumar, Kedila Panchayat president Harish Valtaje, and members Umesh Murva and Hazeed visited the family to offer their condolences and support.