A minor died after being struck by lightning in Madane Rural Municipality of Gulmi. 

The deceased has been identified as Riyasa Bik, the four-year-old daughter of Nersingh BK of Jhyanpani, Madane-5, said Ganga Bahadur Saru, Information Officer at the District Police Office.

According to Saru, BK's father Nersingh and mother Suntali were injured in the same incident. 

The incident occurred while they were sleeping at their home, according to the police.

The injured couple has been taken to the District Hospital Pyuthan for further treatment.

Further investigation into the incident is underway, police said.