Lightning Strike Injures Seven, Kills One in Chhindwara's Jilehri Village

✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh 🗓 28 Jun 2026, 07:45 AM 👁 2

A lightning strike in Jilehri village, Amarwara assembly constituency, Chhindwara district, has left seven members of a single family injured. A young woman succumbed to her injuries during treatment.

Tragedy struck Jilehri village in the Amarwara assembly constituency of Chhindwara district when lightning struck a family working in their field. Seven members of the same family were hit by the bolt.

All seven individuals sustained injuries and were rushed for medical attention. Tragically, one young woman among the injured passed away while receiving treatment.

The incident occurred while the family was engaged in agricultural work, highlighting the dangers faced by those working outdoors during unpredictable weather patterns.