At least six people were killed and two others seriously injured when lightning struck a group fishing in Sonapatil Beel, located in the Malonchi union of Pabna Sadar upazila, on the evening of October 30. The victims were reportedly fishing in the beel when the lightning strike occurred, resulting in immediate fatalities for six individuals and critical injuries for two others.

The identities of all the victims had not been confirmed at the time of reporting. According to Officer-in-Charge Tarikul Islam of the Pabna Sadar Police Station, the victims were residents of wards 2 and 6 of the Malonchi union. Police have visited the scene and three of the deceased have been released to their families.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident, underscoring the dangers posed by severe weather in the region.