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Woman Dies After Mass Insect Stings in Palamu
28 Sep
Summary
- A 30-year-old woman died from repeated insect stings in Sourath jungle.
- The incident occurred while the woman was grazing goats.
- Jharkhand lacks specific compensation for insect sting deaths.
In Palamu district, a 30-year-old woman named Savita Devi lost her life on Saturday following a severe attack by a swarm of insects in Sourath jungle. The incident took place as she was tending to goats. Local residents noted the presence of numerous hives in the area, making it common to see both bees and wasps.
Doctors explained that multiple stings can lead to critical health issues, including breathing difficulties and anaphylactic shock, necessitating immediate medical attention. Unfortunately, Savita Devi did not receive care at a government health facility before her passing. Palamu civil surgeon Anil Kumar Srivastava confirmed that insect stings can cause rapid and severe allergic reactions, potentially impacting respiration and circulation.
This event follows a similar fatality days prior in Latehar district, where 65-year-old Sudeshwar Sao died after a bee swarm attack. Another individual, Kamesh Bhuiyan, also experienced an insect attack but managed his condition at home with fewer stings. Jharkhand currently lacks a compensation policy for deaths from bee, wasp, or hornet stings, a provision available in states like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Kerala for similar incidents.
