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One Fatality and Three Injured in Bee Attack in Assam’s Morigaon District

Morigaon (Assam), 9th January 2023 – A tragic incident unfolded in Assam’s Morigaon district on Tuesday morning, as a swarm of bees attacked a group of individuals, resulting in one fatality and three serious injuries, according to local authorities.

The distressing event occurred on Morigaon Circuit House Road at approximately 9 am, as confirmed by a police official at the scene.

As per preliminary investigations, it was revealed that three beehives on a tree in the vicinity had been damaged, potentially by birds. This destruction prompted the bees to aggressively attack individuals in the area, causing widespread panic and distress.

“Several individuals in the vicinity fell victim to the bee attack. Among them, four sustained severe injuries and were immediately rushed to Morigaon Civil Hospital for medical attention. Unfortunately, one of the victims, identified as Dipak Nandi, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The remaining three individuals are currently receiving treatment,” stated the police official.

Following the tragic incident, authorities swiftly closed the road to the public as a precautionary measure. The forest department personnel have been deployed to the area, undertaking fogging activities and implementing other necessary measures to regain control over the situation.

The safety of the public remains a top priority, and concerted efforts are being made to ensure the bees are contained and further attacks are prevented.

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