Parlakhemundi: A 5-year-old boy was killed in Palada village under Adaba police limits here after a swarm of honey bees attacked him and several others here on Sunday. At least seven persons have sustained injuries and hospitalised in the bee attack and the condition of a 3-year-old child is said to be critical.
According to reports, a person took his cattle into the forest for grazing. The man, accompanied by his three sons was attacked by honey bees and injured. After coming to know about the incident, his wife and other villagers rushed to their rescue. However, several of them were attached by the honey bees as well.