Lightning struck the mountainous Koh-i-Siri area of Tanawal, killing around two dozen livestock, including buffaloes, cows, and sheep.
The lightning which was followed by a windstorm and heavy rain late Friday night, caused widespread damage in the Tanawal region. Trees were uprooted, and standing wheat crops also suffered significant losses, according to locals.
"The animals, which were tied outside the cattle pen, were struck by lightning and died on the spot," said Mohammad Shaukat.
He added that the caretaker of the livestock remained safe as he was sleeping in the waiting room of a nearby shrine.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, the Paras police seized a large quantity of narcotics smuggled from Peshawar to the Kaghan valley.
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A tragic incident unfolded in Madhya Pradesh's Ashok Nagar district when a lightning strike claimed the lives of 38 goats. Police reported that the event occurred on Saturday afternoon in Dungasara village, located within Naisarai police station's jurisdiction.
Punit Dixit, in-charge of Naisarai police station, described how the weather took a sudden turn with thunder and lightning that afternoon. At approximately 2 pm, a lightning bolt struck, instantly killing the group of goats sheltering under a tree.
Fortunately, there were no human casualties reported at the scene. Despite the official report of 38 goats dead, locals have suggested that more than 50 goats may have fallen victim to the lightning strike.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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