Gajapati, Apr 14: Around 20 devotees were injured after a swarm of honeybees attacked them at the Chandragiri Shiva Temple in Odisha’s Gajapati district on Monday.
As per reports, the incident occurred when thousands of people had gathered at the temple to offer prayers on the auspicious occasion of Pana Sankranti.
Eyewitnesses said the bees came from a nearby tree and suddenly attacked the crowd, causing panic.
The injured were quickly taken to Chandragiri Hospital for treatment, and some are in serious condition.