11/05/2026
90 Sheep, Goats Killed in Lightning Strike in Central Kashmir
Nearly 90 sheep and goats belonging to a nomadic family from Rajouri died after a lightning strike in the high-altitude Dhana Dok area of Poshkar Kangan in Ganderbal district during the night hours on 11 May.
The livestock belonged to Mohammad Yaseen Bijran and Abdul Majeed Bijran of Sunderbani, Rajouri. The incident occurred amid intense thunderstorm activity, causing heavy financial loss to the family dependent on livestock rearing. Authorities have taken note of the incident. [KNT]