Perfume Triggers Bee Attack at Rajgad Fort, 35 Hospitalized; Rules Ignored

• A bee attack occurred at Rajgad Fort's Suvela Machi on Saturday (December 20) after a female traveler's perfume agitated a swarm.
• 35 tourists were hospitalized, with 7-8 seriously injured, including Avinash Chavan and Ganesh Chavan, receiving treatment at Velhe and Nasrapur Primary Health Centers.
• Local fort caretakers Daddu Vegre, Bapu Sable, Deepak Pilavre, and villagers bravely rescued the injured from the fort.
• This is the fifth bee attack incident in three months at Rajgad Fort, injuring over 200 tourists due to ignored safety rules like avoiding strong fragrances.
• The administration now demands stricter checks at the fort entrance to ensure visitors adhere to rules and prevent future incidents.

Why It Matters: Ignoring safety rules, especially regarding strong fragrances, can lead to dangerous incidents at historical sites.