The deceased was identified as Burji Majhi (45). The injured are undergoing treatment in a hospital.
According to the information, Burji, Purna Majhi(46), Lipa Majhi (36), Mugri Majhi (38) and Pagi Majhi (45) went to collect timber to a nearby jungle. However, they were attacked by honeybees there. They were rescued late in the night and rushed to a nearby hospital. They returned home after primary treatment. But Burji's condition deteriorates further. She was soon rushed to the Kalahandi District Headquarters Hospital at Bhawanipatna. Burji died at around 3 am on Saturday while under treatment.
Bijepur police sent the body for postmortem and started an investigation.
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