A 62-year-old retired police officer, Atar Singh, died after being attacked by a swarm of bees in Kinoudi Khairabad village, Aliganj area, Uttar Pradesh. Singh had gone to irrigate his fields along with his sons when the incident occurred.
The bees suddenly attacked Singh, stinging him repeatedly and causing him to collapse on the spot. He was rushed to the Community Health Centre in an unconscious state, but doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
Dr. Akhlaq Khan, Medical Officer at the Aliganj Community Health Centre, stated that a bee attack can be fatal within minutes, especially when a person receives hundreds of stings at once.
"Atar Singh had gone to irrigate his fields along with his sons when a large swarm of bees suddenly attacked him, family members said."
A retired officer in Uttar Pradesh tragically lost his life after being attacked by a swarm of bees while irrigating his fields, highlighting the potential danger of such incidents.