Tragic Honeybee Attack Claims Life of Disabled Man in Koraput District

Incident Overview

A tragic incident unfolded in Bedhapaunshi village, located in the Dangarpaunshi panchayat of Koraput district, where a 62-year-old man with physical disabilities lost his life following a honeybee attack. The victim, identified as Lachhman Keuta, was hospitalized in critical condition after the attack, which occurred last Sunday while he was attending a local meeting near a water tank. A swarm of bees, disturbed from their hive, targeted Keuta and seven others present at the scene. While the other attendees managed to escape unharmed, Keuta was unable to flee due to his disability, resulting in severe injuries from the attack.

Local residents quickly transported him to the Kundura Community Health Center, but as his condition deteriorated, he was transferred to the District Headquarters Hospital in Jeypore. Unfortunately, despite medical efforts, his health did not improve, leading to his referral to Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital in Koraput, where he ultimately passed away during treatment. The Kundura police have registered a case (11/25) following a complaint and have conducted a post-mortem examination before returning his body to his family.