Bee swarm injures over 2 dozen candidates at BSF recruitment rally in Sriganganagar

More than two dozen candidates were injured after a large swarm of bees attacked participants during a Border Security Force (BSF) recruitment rally at the BSF Sector Headquarters ground in Sriganganagar, around 40 km from Abohar, on Thursday.

The incident occurred when the first batch of nearly 100 candidates was running. A swarm of bees suddenly emerged from nearby trees and attacked those on the field, triggering panic across the venue. Candidates from the second batch, who were undergoing document verification, were also caught in the chaos.

Around two dozen injured candidates were rushed to the district civil hospital, where doctors treated them. Three candidates were admitted due to the severity of their injuries, while others were discharged after receiving treatment in the outpatient department. A medical team was also sent to the BSF ground to provide on-the-spot treatment to those with minor injuries.

All injured candidates are reported to be out of danger.

Sources said the ground is surrounded by trees, some of which are believed to have beehives. The hives were likely disturbed, causing the bees to turn aggressive. BSF personnel and staff promptly shifted the injured to hospital vehicles, while senior BSF officials visited the facility to assess their condition.