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Religion
Lightning strike at Gurpa Hill in Gaya injures nine worshippers, one in critical condition
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gaya
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 10:47 PM
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A bolt of lightning struck a group of devotees on Gurpa Hill in Gaya on Saturday, injuring nine people and leaving one in a life‑threatening condition, all of whom were taken to Fatehpur CHC.
On Saturday, a sudden lightning strike hit a congregation of devotees performing worship on Gurpa Hill near Gaya, Bihar. The incident occurred while prayers were underway, catching the gathering off guard.
The strike resulted in nine people sustaining injuries, with one victim reported to be in a critical condition that could prove fatal. Emergency services were alerted immediately after the blast.
All the injured were rushed to the nearby Fatehpur Community Health Centre, where medical staff began treatment. Local authorities have been advised to assess safety measures for future religious gatherings in the area.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of outdoor religious events to extreme weather, prompting calls for better weather monitoring and rapid response protocols.
The strike resulted in nine people sustaining injuries, with one victim reported to be in a critical condition that could prove fatal. Emergency services were alerted immediately after the blast.
All the injured were rushed to the nearby Fatehpur Community Health Centre, where medical staff began treatment. Local authorities have been advised to assess safety measures for future religious gatherings in the area.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of outdoor religious events to extreme weather, prompting calls for better weather monitoring and rapid response protocols.