2 brothers, aged 4 6, killed in bee attack in Gonda

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
LUCKNOW: Two brothers, Yug (6) and Yogesh Shukla (4), died after being stung by bees in Mankapur area of Gonda district on Tuesday
Their grandmother, Uttama Devi (70), who tried to save them, was also severely injured in the attack and is undergoing treatment at the
district hospital.Sadar circle officer Shilpa Verma told TOI that the two children were going to a government ration shop in Madnapur
village with their grandmother when they were attacked by bees on the way."Villagers tried to smoke away the bees, but it was too late,"
said Verma
The children were taken to a private hospital, but the doctors declared them dead.The children's mother, Roshini Devi, fainted on hearing
the news of their death
Their father, Ramesh Kumar, was inconsolable.The villagers were shocked and saddened by the tragic accident and expressed their condolences
to the family.Bee attacks can be fatal, especially for children and the elderly
It is important to take precautions to avoid being stung, such as avoiding areas where bees are present, wearing protective clothing, and
being aware of your surroundings, the doctors told locals.