Jaunpur (UP), May 1 (PTI) A 28-year-old man was killed in a lightning strike in the Sarpataha area of this Uttar Pradesh district, police said on Monday.

Chandrashekhar, a resident of Habibpur village, went outside on Sunday to throw out the garbage when it was raining and was struck by lightning, Circle Officer (Shahganj) Chob Singh said.

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He was later found dead by his family members, Singh added.

His body has been sent for post-mortem, the police said.

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