Kanpur, Feb. 5 -- Pandemonium prevailed at a cremation ground in Kadoura on Thursday afternoon after a swarm of bees attacked mourners during the last rites of an elderly man, injuring more than 50 people, including women and elderly villagers.

The incident occurred at Dala Ka Purwa in Kudaura, Jalaun.

According to villagers, smoke from burning cow-dung cakes used during the cremation disturbed beehives on a nearby tree, triggering a sudden swarm of bees. The bees attacked people present at the site, leading to chaos and stampede-like scenes as mourners ran in different directions to escape the stingers.

At least half a dozen people reportedly lost consciousness on the spot due to multiple stings. Among those injured were Vijay, Bablu ...