One person died and several others were left injured when honey bees attacked them in the town on Thursday evening.
T K Velayudan (68) is the deceased. He succumbed to death owing to serious injuries caused by honey bee bites. He was a resident of Ajjimutta.
Several others, who were bit by bees, are being treated at a hospital. Among the injured are M T Suresh (29) and Manavattira Gagan (25).
Suresh, the injured, said they were attacked by bees when they were coming to town from Hale taluk. Many others took shelter in safe places to protect themselves from bee attack.
The reason for sudden attack by honey bees is unknown. The incident has created fear among people.
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