Anantnag, Apr 14 (KNS): A 25-year-old youth was killed by lightning in Ashmuqam area of Anantnag onon Wednesday evening.

An official told KNS that lighting struck residential house of Muhammad Shafi Wani of Thokerpora Siligam Ashmuqam resulting in on spot death of his son Junaid Shafi Wani.

Meanwhile, On directions of Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Dr. Piyush Singla, Rs 50000 were sanctioned by District Administration Anantnag in favour of the nearest kin of the person killed by Lightning at Aishmuqam Anantnag. (KNS)