Around 55 sheep  killed due to lightning
Around 55 sheep killed due to lightning
Around 55 sheep were killed due to lightning at Ujjaini village on the outskirts of Kudligi town in Ballari district on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday.

The incident happened when shepherd Pakkirappa was staying in a field along with the sheep. "There were thundershowers all through the night and at one point of time, lightning struck the flock of sheep killing 55 of them,'' Fakkirappa said.

Fakkirappa has informed the revenue officials about the loss and sought compensation. A team of revenue department officials and veterinary doctors visited the spot.

In another incident, lightning struck a hut in Kamalapura town of Hosapete taluk. While the hut was completely gutted, a dog was burnt alive.

Owner of the hut Jeenuru Hanumanthappa and his family had a miraculous escape as they were sleeping outside the hut. When they saw fire engulfing the hut, they rushed to save the dog which was inside the hut,but in vain. Police and revenue officials visited the spot. Kamalapura police have registered a case.