Five people electrocuted in Assam

Guwahati, Aug 13 : Five people, including three women, were killed by lightning in Assam's Goalpara district on Friday, police said.

The incident took place at Chelabari village under Dhupdhora police station in the district.

"Five people, including three women, were struck by lightning when they were busy working at their paddy field," said police.

The deceased were identified as Salam Ahmed, Athela Khatun, Anuwara Begum, Alenur Rahman and Aklima Begum.