Lucknow, September 8: In Meerut a swarm of bees attacked a group of pilgrims while they were attending a religious ceremony on Wednesday. The bee attack left a 55-year-old woman dead, along with 12 others injured, including a baby. The incident took place in Khajuri village as all of the pilgrims were travelling towards Bagar in Rajasthan.

Lalita Tyagi, according to reports, was stung several times on her head, face, neck, and hands, yet, she chose to return home rather than visit the community health clinic with other injured people. Meanwhile, 52-year-old Suman Tyagi was taken to the Meerut district hospital when her health worsened. Bee Attack in Madhya Pradesh: Scared of Swarm of Bees, Man Jumps From Third Floor of Hospital in Khandwa, Dies Hours After Becoming Father. 

My aunt was returning home when she passed out. She was referred to a higher centre when we took her to a local institution. However, she passed while en route, Sanjay Tyagi, Lalita's nephew, said.

A protein included in bee venom interferes with the immunological system of the organism. Multiple bee stings can result in anaphylaxis, a severe and sometimes fatal allergic reaction that causes immediate skin hives, tongue swelling, and airway obstruction before a sharp decrease in blood pressure. It might result in death if not treated right away, Akhilesh Mohan, the chief medical officer of Meerut, told TOI. Uttar Pradesh: Man Killed in Bee Attack in Bijnor, Five Others Injured. 

Previously, a swarm of bees attacked people in the village of Hargaon Chandan in the Nagina region of the Bijnor district, killing one man and injuring five others, including his wife. The victim, a farmer named Udesh Kumar (45), and his wife, Lakshmi Devi, were attacked while they were coming from their field after work. Devi was brought to Nagina Government Hospital in a critical condition, while Kumar passed away from his wounds immediately.

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