A moment of support as former minister Sushil Kumar Tibrewal reaches the family of Maharajganj lightning victim. (Img: Dynamite News)
Maharajganj: A young family in this Uttar pradesh town is facing unimaginable grief after 29-year-old Pannelal Prajapati lost his life in a sudden lightning strike. Amid the sorrow, former minister and former Siswa assembly candidate Sushil Kumar Tibrewal reached the victim’s home, met the grieving family members and extended financial support to help them deal with the difficult situation.
Tibrewal’s visit brought emotional reassurance to a family that lost its earning member in a tragic natural disaster. His gesture of standing beside the bereaved family has drawn attention in the local area, where residents have been mourning the untimely death of a young man who was working hard to support his loved ones.
The tragedy took place in Sheetalpur village under the Siswa assembly area. Pannelal Prajapati, son of Shambhu Prajapati, operated a mobile phone shop in Rajwal and was returning home after closing his business on Saturday night.
While travelling near Sukau Tola in the Sinduria area, Pannelal was suddenly struck by lightning. The intensity of the incident was so severe that he died on the spot. The news of his death spread quickly across the village, leaving family members, friends and local residents in deep shock.
Pannelal Prajapati was only 29 years old and had been managing family responsibilities through his mobile shop business. His sudden death has created both emotional and financial difficulties for his family.
For his relatives, the tragedy was not only the loss of a loved one but also the loss of a person who was contributing to the household’s daily needs. Villagers described the incident as a heartbreaking reminder of how unpredictable natural disasters can be.
Since the accident, family members have been struggling to come to terms with the loss, while neighbours and local residents have extended their support during this painful period.
After receiving information about the incident, Sushil Kumar Tibrewal visited Pannelal Prajapati’s residence on Tuesday.
During his visit, Tibrewal met the family members, listened to details of the tragic incident and expressed condolences. He provided financial assistance from his side and assured the family that they would receive support whenever needed.
The former minister spent time with the grieving relatives and offered emotional strength during a period of personal loss. He also prayed for peace for the departed soul and encouraged the family to remain strong.
The gesture highlighted the importance of community support after unexpected tragedies, especially when families lose their primary source of income.
The family members expressed gratitude towards Sushil Kumar Tibrewal for visiting them and providing assistance during their difficult time.
They said that while financial help cannot replace the loss of a family member, support from society and public representatives provides emotional confidence to families dealing with sudden tragedies.
The visit also reflected the role of social support networks in helping affected families recover after accidents and natural calamities.
Several local leaders and supporters were present during the condolence visit, including district general secretary Samsuddin Siddiqui, Pramod Sharma, Praveen Singh, Shailesh Agarwal, Anshuman Pandey, Mohan Patel, Heera Lal Jakhmi, Durgesh Yadav, Ghanshyam Maurya, Rahul Yadav and Jahir Ansari.
The incident has once again brought attention to lightning-related accidents during the rainy season and the importance of awareness about safety precautions during thunderstorms.
For Pannelal Prajapati’s family, the pain of losing a young member remains difficult to overcome, but the support from people around them has provided some comfort during their darkest days.
