Bee Attack at Ekvira Devi Temple Causes Panic and Injuries

A swarm of bees attacked devotees at the Ekvira Devi temple near Lonavala in Pune, leading to several injuries. The incident occurred during New Year celebrations when firecracker smoke likely riled the bees, causing panic among the crowd. Videos of the event went viral.

A frightening incident unfolded at the Ekvira Devi temple near Lonavala on Wednesday, as a swarm of bees launched an attack on the gathered devotees, leading to multiple injuries.

The chaos erupted amidst New Year festivities, with the smoke from firecrackers believed to have agitated the bees, resulting in a mass exodus as people, including women and children, attempted to flee.

Authorities are currently investigating the precise cause of the attack. Videos of the frenzied scenes captured by visitors have since gained traction across various social media platforms.

(With inputs from agencies.)