Rajasthan farmer killed by honeybees

DN Bureau

A farmer died after being stung by a swarm of honeybees in Rajasthan's Sirohi district.

Rajasthan farmer killed by honeybees
Rajasthan farmer killed by honeybees


Jaipur: A 60-year-old farmer died after being stung by a swarm of honeybees in Rajasthan's Sirohi district, police said Thursday.

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The incident happened in Barewada village on Wednesday when Ukharam Meghwal was taking rest under a tree in the fields and a bee hive fell on him.

He was stung by a swarm of bees and became unconscious, Paladee police station in-charge Hari Om Meena said. 

He said that the victim was rushed to a hospital for treatment where he died later.

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The body was handed over to his family members after post-mortem, he said, adding that a case was registered.(PTI) 










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