Bee Attack At Madhya Pradesh School Leaves 9-Year-Old Dead, Several Injured

Last Updated:April 10, 2026, 19:47 IST

This has raised questions about safety and whether any warning signs were ignored.

What started as a normal exam day ended in tragedy at a school in Madhya Pradesh, where a sudden bee attack claimed the life of a young student and left several others injured. The incident took place on Friday at Swami Vivekananda School in Soyatkala, in Agar Malwa district. Students had gathered to appear for their exams when bees suddenly emerged from hives on the campus and began stinging them. Panic spread quickly as children tried to run to safety.

Class 4 Student Killed

Raman Karada, a Class 4 student, was caught in the swarm and suffered multiple stings before help arrived. Four to five other students were also injured.

All the children were taken to the government hospital in Soyatkala. While the others are stable and under treatment, Raman’s condition worsened. He was referred to a hospital in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, but doctors declared him dead.

Incident Raises Safety Concerns

According to preliminary investigation cited by NDTV, several beehives were present on the school premises. This has raised questions about safety and whether any warning signs were ignored. Many are now asking why the risk was not addressed earlier in a place meant for children.

Probe Ordered

Authorities have started an investigation and said action will be taken based on the findings.

Similar Incident

In a separate incident that took place in March, early 20 children were attacked by bees at an Anganwadi centre in Neemuch district.

The cook tried to save the children by covering them with tarpaulins and moving them to safety. She suffered hundreds of stings and died while protecting them.

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