The deceased were Basanti Kauchha, 13, of Hadhade VDC-7 and Abhisekh BK, an 8-month-old child of Gaidakot VDC-7, said the District Police Office, Gulmi.[break]
Likewise Bijay Ghartimagar, 14, of Dhurkot Jaisithok-6 and Manju Pun, 11, of Dubichaur were injured by the lightning.
Severely injured Magar and Pun are being treated at Palpa Hospital, said police.
Thunderbolts have frequently occurred in Gulmi district in recent days.
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