Anganwadi Worker Kanchanbai Dies Saving 20 Children from Bee Attack in Neemuch

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News18•04-02-2026, 20:34
Anganwadi Worker Kanchanbai Dies Saving 20 Children from Bee Attack in Neemuch
- •Kanchanbai Meghwal, an Anganwadi cook, sacrificed her life protecting 20 children from a sudden bee attack in Neemuch district, Madhya Pradesh.
- •She used a tarpaulin and mat to shield the children, ensuring none were harmed, while she herself was stung by hundreds of bees.
- •The incident occurred at an Anganwadi in Madavada Panchayat; villagers rushed to help, but Kanchanbai was declared dead at the health center.
- •Kanchanbai was the sole provider for her family, including her paralyzed husband Shivlal, and was also president of the Jai Mata Di Self-Help Group.
- •Villagers in Ranpur honored her bravery and are demanding the removal of a nearby beehive and financial assistance for her family.
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