Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 25 2010:
A man was injured while his ox died when lightening struck them at Tharoijam Mayai Leikai of Imphal West district today.
Tharoijam Tiken (60) was returning with his two oxen from his paddy field at Haorang Loukol when the deadly lightening struck them at around 11 am.
One of the oxen died at the spot while Tiken was injured with the electric effect.
He has been immediately rushed to RIMS Hospital and undergoing treatment.
Tiken's sister-in-law, Tharoijam Amusana (60) also felt effect of the lightening but was not hurt.
Meanwhile, storm up-rooted trees and electric poles at Tairenpokpi of Imphal West district.
Saying that power supply has been disrupted in the locality due to yesterday's storm, Tairenpokpi Youth Development Club urged authorities concerned to take up necessary action so that normal power supply is restored.