Wedding Guests End Up In ICU As Swarm Of Bees Attack Ceremony In Madhya Pradesh

A wedding ceremony in Madhya Pradesh took a dramatic turn when it was abruptly interrupted by a swarm of bees, leading to multiple injuries among the guests.

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Chaos in Guna after bee attack

The chaotic scene unfolded in Guna district as the buzzing hive, positioned on the roof of the Kasturi Garden Hotel, unleashed its fury upon unsuspecting attendees, causing panic and chaos.

Witnesses described the harrowing scene as the swarm descended upon the guests, viciously stinging them. Chaos erupted as people fled in terror, desperately to attempting to flee the scene and seek refuge from the relentless attack of the aggressive bees. The attack resulted in injuries to nearly a dozen individuals, with some suffering severe wounds requiring immediate medical attention.

Local authorities swiftly intervened, dispatching medical teams to provide first aid to the injured individuals. Those with more serious injuries were promptly transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for further medical treatment and care.

The incident has sparked concerns regarding the hotel management's responsibility in ensuring the safety of its guests. Authorities are currently investigating whether adequate precautions were in place to prevent such incidents and are focusing on implementing necessary measures to safeguard individuals attending similar events in the future.

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Similar incident in 2023

Earlier in October 2023, a swarm of bees attacked a group of tourists at Rajgad fort in Pune's Velhe taluka, leaving at least 25 individuals injured, with four of them losing consciousness. Police reported that a team of doctors was swiftly dispatched to the fort to provide medical assistance to those affected.

The incident occurred on Suvela Machi, one of the three bastions of the historic Rajgad fort, situated approximately 55 kilometers from Pune city. Renowned as the first capital of the Maratha empire in the 17th century, the fort remains a popular destination for tourists and trekkers alike.

At the time, forest officials had said in some of these incidents, the bees may have been agitated due to strong smells such as that of perfumes or smoke because of human presence or any other disturbance caused by humans.