January 18, 2008	Friday	Muharram 08, 1429

BAHAWALPUR, Jan 17: Three children were killed by lightning while another received serious burns near Uch Sharif, about 70km from here on Thursday.

Reports said four children of one Umar Warren were playing in a ground in Nonari union council when three of them were killed by lightning.

They were identified as Ayyaz, Fayyaz and Taj Bibi. The fourth child sustained serious burns and was removed to Uch Sharif rural health centre.